NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse notes an abrupt onset of confusion in an elderly patient. Which of the following recently-ordered medications would most likely contribute to this change?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antihistamine. Elderly people are susceptible to the side effect of anticholinergic drugs, such as antihistamines. Antihistamines often cause confusion in the elderly, especially at high doses.
Extract:
Due to excessive amount of glucocorticoids, Antoinette will have which of the following problems?
Question 2 of 5
Urine output
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: As a result of increased cortisol levels, patients experience increased blood glucose, leading to hyperglycemia.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A patient is prescribed digoxin for heart failure. Which of the following findings should prompt the nurse to withhold the medication and notify the healthcare provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Digoxin slows heart rate, and a rate below 60 beats per minute indicates potential toxicity or bradycardia, requiring withholding the dose and provider notification. Other findings are within normal limits or unrelated.
Extract:
Patient education for hypothyroidism would include instructing the patient that
Question 4 of 5
After 2 months they may discontinue their thyroid medication.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Due to inadequate T3 and T4 in hypothyroidism, thyroid preparations are taken for a lifetime to maintain normal metabolism.
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Question 5 of 5
The charge nurse on a cardiac step-down unit makes assignments for the team consisting of a registered nurse (RN), a practical nurse (PN), and an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which client should be assigned to the PN?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This is the most stable client. The clients in options C and D require initial teaching. The client in option A is considered unstable since the dysrhythmia is a new onset.