NCLEX-PN
Pharmacology Questions NCLEX Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is administering the following 1800 medications. Which medication should the nurse question before administering?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Metformin must be held before contrast dye due to lactic acidosis risk if renal function is impaired; other medications are appropriate.
Question 2 of 5
A woman who is taking cortisone for an acute exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis is upset about the fat face she has developed. She says to the nurse, 'I'm going to quit taking that cortisone.' The nurse's response should be based on which understanding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Abrupt discontinuation of cortisone can cause adrenal insufficiency; tapering is required to prevent complications.
Question 3 of 5
A 13-month-old child is admitted to the emergency room with salicylate poisoning. Her mother found her beside the empty bottle of adult aspirin. She says there were 'about 10' aspirin left in the bottle. What manifestations would the nurse most expect to see in the child?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Salicylate poisoning causes metabolic acidosis, leading to hyperventilation, and stimulates the CNS, causing fever (hyperpyrexia).
Question 4 of 5
The client diagnosed with adult-onset asthma is being discharged. Which medication would the nurse expect the health-care provider to prescribe?
Correct Answer: None
Rationale: Asthma typically requires bronchodilators (e.g., albuterol) or steroids, not listed. None of the options are standard asthma treatments.
Question 5 of 5
The client is showing ventricular ectopy, and the HCP orders amiodarone (Cordarone) intravenously. Which interventions should the nurse implement? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Telemetry monitors dysrhythmias, respiratory status tracks amiodarone’s pulmonary toxicity risk, and liver studies monitor hepatotoxicity. Order confirmation is unnecessary, and defibrillation is unrelated.