NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN High-Yield Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Your pregnant client has a new order for a medication. What principle should you apply to this new medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: FDA pregnancy categories C, D, and X indicate potential or known risks to the fetus, making them contraindicated unless benefits outweigh risks.
Question 2 of 5
A client with cancer has been advised by the physician that he should have chemotherapy. The client is concerned with chemotherapy and wants to take herbal treatments instead. The nurse's best response to the client is which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Exploring the client's concerns about chemotherapy fosters open communication and allows the nurse to address specific fears or misconceptions, potentially guiding the client toward informed decision-making. Options A, B, and C may shut down dialogue or provide incomplete information.
Question 3 of 5
A client is to receive 2 g of metronidazole (Flagyl) orally in a single dose. The medication is available in 500-mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 4 tablets.
Rationale: 2 g equals 2000 mg. Dividing 2000 mg by 500 mg per tablet results in 4 tablets.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of depression is prescribed venlafaxine (Effexor). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Venlafaxine, an SNRI, can cause hypertension, requiring monitoring.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of atrial fibrillation is prescribed amiodarone (Cordarone). Which side effect should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Amiodarone can cause pulmonary toxicity, a serious side effect manifesting as cough or dyspnea, requiring regular monitoring.