NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Pharmacology Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The client with arthritis is self-medicating with aspirin, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication. Which complication should the nurse discuss with the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High-dose aspirin can cause tinnitus, an early sign of salicylate toxicity, requiring education. Diarrhea, tetany, or paresthesia are less common.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse in the physician's office is instructing an adult about taking penicillin V potassium (Pen-Vee-K) qid. When should the nurse tell him to take the medicine?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Penicillin V potassium should be taken on an empty stomach at six-hour intervals to optimize absorption.
Question 3 of 5
The provider has ordered daily high doses of aspirin for a client with rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse instructs the client to discontinue the medication and contact the provider if which of the following symptoms occur?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ringing in the ears. Aspirin stimulates the central nervous system which may result in ringing in the ears.
Question 4 of 5
When administering eye drops, the nurse should administer the drops into which location?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Eye drops are administered into the conjunctival sac to ensure proper distribution and minimize corneal irritation.
Question 5 of 5
The HCP has ordered an intramuscular antibiotic. After reconstituting the medication, the clinic nurse must administer 4.8 mL of the medication. Which action should the nurse implement first when administering this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: IM injections >3 mL should be divided; 2.4 mL in each hip (gluteal) ensures safe absorption. Notifying HCP, single-site injection, or discarding are incorrect.