NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse teaching a patient with COPD pulmonary exercises should do which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pursed-lip breathing will help decrease the volume of air expelled by increased bronchial airways.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is not considered one of the main mechanisms of Type II Diabetes treatment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Insulin is not required in continuous treatment for every Type II diabetic, as many can manage with lifestyle changes and oral medications.
Question 3 of 5
The major electrolytes in the extracellular fluid are:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sodium and chloride are the major electrolytes in the extracellular fluid.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following medications is a serotonin antagonist that might be used to relieve nausea and vomiting?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Zofran is a serotonin antagonist that can be used to relieve nausea and vomiting. The other medications can be used for nausea and vomiting, but they have different mechanisms of action.
Question 5 of 5
When administering intravenous electrolyte solution, the nurse should take which of the following precautions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preventing tissue infiltration is important to avoid tissue necrosis.
Choice A is incorrect because hypertonic solutions should be infused cautiously and checked with the RN if there is a concern.
Choice B is incorrect because potassium, mixed in the pharmacy per physician order, is mixed at a concentration no higher than 60 mEq/L.