NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Pharmacology Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The provider has ordered transdermal nitroglycerin patches for a client. Which of these instructions should be included when teaching a client about how to use the patches?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Apply the patch to any non-hairy area of the body. The patch application sites should be rotated.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is administering the long-acting insulin glargine (Lantus) to the client at 2200. The nurse asks the charge nurse to check the dosage. Which action should the charge nurse implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Verifying MAR against syringe dosage ensures accuracy, per safety protocols. Timing questions, error forms, or HCP notification are unnecessary unless errors occur.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is administering carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet) to the client. Which assessment should the nurse perform to determine if the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Carbidopa/levodopa reduces Parkinson’s symptoms like cogwheel rigidity; decreased cogwheel movements indicate effectiveness. Strength, levels, or BP are less specific.
Question 4 of 5
A client is receiving erythromycin 500 mg IV every 6 hours to treat a pneumonia. Which of the following is the most common side effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nausea and vomiting. Nausea is a common side-effect of erythromycin in both oral and intravenous forms.
Question 5 of 5
A 67-year-old client is to be discharged from the hospital. The client is taking digoxin and furosemide daily. Which instruction is most essential for the nurse to give this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Furosemide causes potassium loss; orange juice, bananas, and melons are potassium-rich, preventing hypokalemia.