NCLEX-PN
Practice NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The physician has prescribed Elavil(amitriptyline) for a client with depression. The nurse should continue to monitor the client's mood because the maximal effects of tricyclic antidepressant medication does not occur for:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tricyclic antidepressants like amitriptyline take 2-4 weeks to reach maximal therapeutic effect.
Choices A and B are too short, and D is excessively long.
Question 2 of 5
Which client event would be considered an adverse event and would require completion of an incident/event/irregular occurrence/variance report? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Adverse events requiring an incident report include worsening cellulitis due to missed antibiotics , a fall even without injury , and a significant delay in a STAT procedure . Late medication administration is a variance but not typically an adverse event unless harm occurs, and a seizure in a known epileptic is expected unless protocol was not followed.
Question 3 of 5
A client is experiencing an exacerbation of chronic lower back pain after working in the yard all weekend. The nurse should reinforce the primary importance of which nonpharmacologic intervention for acute muscle pain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For acute lower back pain, rest from aggravating activities is primary to prevent further strain. Heat and positioning are helpful but secondary, and stretching may worsen acute pain.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is repairing new prescriptions from the health care provider. Which prescription would require further clarification?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cyclobenzaprine is contraindicated in hepatic impairment due to hepatitis, as it is metabolized by the liver, requiring clarification. Other prescriptions (A, B,
D) are appropriate for the conditions.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who had surgery yesterday. When administering omeprazole, the client asks 'What is that for? I don't take it at home.' Which reply by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor used postoperatively to prevent stress ulcers due to surgical stress. It does not affect gastric emptying , prevent infections , or assume GERD without a diagnosis.