NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The drug of choice to decrease uric acid levels is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Allopurinol reduces uric acid production, making it the drug of choice for gout management. The other medications address inflammation, pain, or fluid balance, not uric acid directly. Physiological Adaptation
Extract:
A nurse is administering a shot of Vitamin K to a 3-month-old infant.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following target areas is the most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The vastus lateralis is the most appropriate location for intramuscular injections in infants due to its large muscle mass and lack of major nerves.
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Question 3 of 5
A woman who has emphysema is on continuous oxygen therapy. She appears anxious and short of breath. Her husband increases the oxygen flow to 6 L/min. The nurse knows this action is most likely to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increasing oxygen flow in emphysema can suppress the hypoxic drive, risking respiratory depression, a serious concern.
Extract:
Danielle Knetchel, 32 years old, experiences diarrhea after eating in the restaurant. She went to the clinic and the physician prescribed anti-diarrheal drug, a narcotic that causes dryness of the mouth.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following drugs was given to Danielle?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lomotil, a narcotic antidiarrheal, causes dry mouth as a side effect.
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Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of multiple sclerosis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A cool environment prevents symptom exacerbation in multiple sclerosis, as heat worsens neurological symptoms. High-intensity exercise (
A) may cause fatigue, muscle relaxants (
C) depend on symptoms, and fluid restriction (
D) is inappropriate.