NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse must administer 120 mg of amoxicillin oral suspension to a child. However, the only dosage available in the pharmacy is 200 mg per 5 mL. How many milliliters of suspension should the nurse administer? Record your answer using a whole number only.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Dose = 120 mg, concentration = 200 mg/5 mL = 40 mg/mL. Volume = 120 m/40 mg/mL = 3 mL.
Question 2 of 5
A client with cocaine addiction would most likely be placed on which medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Amantadine is sometimes used to reduce cravings in cocaine addiction by modulating dopamine pathways, unlike the other options, which are used for different substance dependencies.
Question 3 of 5
A client with iron-deficiency anemia is taking an oral iron supplement. The nurse should tell the client to take the medication with:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Orange juice, rich in vitamin C, enhances the absorption of oral iron supplements.
Question 4 of 5
A client is recovering from a stroke and the nurse is doing range-of-motion exercises. Which movements should be included for ROM of the elbow on the weak side? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Elbow ROM includes supination/pronation (
C) and flexion/extension (
D). Abduction/adduction (
A), hyperextension (
B), and rotation (E) are not applicable to the elbow joint.
Question 5 of 5
A client tells the nurse that she takes St. John's wort (hypericum perforatum) three times a day for mild depression. The nurse should tell the client that:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: St. John's wort can cause photosensitivity, increasing the risk of skin reactions, so sunscreen use is recommended, not avoided.