NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The physician has ordered a serum aminophylline level for a client with chronic obstructive lung disease. The nurse knows that the therapeutic range for aminophylline is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The therapeutic range for aminophylline is 10-20 micrograms/mL to effectively manage symptoms of chronic obstructive lung disease.
Question 2 of 5
The client is seen in the clinic for treatment of migraine headaches. The drug Imitrex (sumatriptan succinate) is prescribed for the client. Which of the following in the client's history should be reported to the doctor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prinzmetal's angina is a contraindication for sumatriptan due to the risk of coronary vasospasm, and this should be reported to the doctor.
Question 3 of 5
A client seen in the emergency department for influenza asks for an antibiotic prescription. Which of the following guidelines are important in helping the client decrease the risk of developing an antibiotic-resistant infection? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Avoid antibiotics for viral infections (
B), avoid prophylactic antibiotics (
C), and follow prescription directions (
D) reduce resistance. Stopping early (
A) or reusing antibiotics (E) promotes resistance.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client admitted to labor and delivery. The nurse is aware that the infant is in distress if she notes:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Absent variability on the fetal monitor indicates fetal distress, suggesting compromised oxygenation.
Question 5 of 5
A client with psychotic depression is receiving haloperidol (Haldol). Which of the following adverse effects is associated with haloperidol?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Akathisia, a movement disorder characterized by restlessness, is a common extrapyramidal side effect of haloperidol.