NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Prep Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When teaching a client about the side effects of fluoxetine (Prozac), which of the following will the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diarrhea, dry mouth, weight loss, reduced libido. Commonly reported side effects for fluoxetine (Prozac) are diarrhea, dry mouth, weight loss and reduced libido.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reviewing new medication prescriptions for a client with pneumonia and chronic kidney disease. The nurse should clarify the prescription for
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Levofloxacin is primarily excreted by the kidneys, and its use in clients with chronic kidney disease may require dose adjustments or alternative antibiotics to prevent toxicity due to impaired clearance.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is planning care for a group of senior citizens. The nurse should plan activities that promote achievement of which developmental task?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ego integrity, accepting one's life as meaningful, is the developmental task for seniors per Erikson's theory. Identity, intimacy, and generativity apply to younger stages.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for an adult being admitted with a head injury. The nurse plans to place the client in which position?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Semi-reclining (30-45 degrees) reduces intracranial pressure in head injury by promoting venous drainage, unlike prone, supine, or upright positions.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is planning to give a 3 year-old child oral digoxin. Which of the following is the best approach by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Would you like to take your medicine from a spoon or a cup? Offering a choice empowers the child and reduces resistance.