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NCLEX Neurology Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
During the oliguric phase of AKI, the nurse monitors the patient for SELECT ONE THAT APPLY
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oliguric phase involves fluid overload (pulmonary edema, D) and hyperkalemia (ECG changes, B), not hypernatremia (C) or hypotension (A) specifically.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse providing insulin education for an elderly patient with long-standing diabetes. A prescription has been written for the patient to take 20 unit of insulin glargine at 10 pm nightly. The nurse should instruct the patient that the peak of the insulin action for this agent is when?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Insulin glargine (B) is a long-acting, peakless insulin, providing steady glucose control over 24 hours.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is concerned about administering opioid medication to a patient in pain because the patient is weaning from mechanical ventilation. The nurse consults with the clinical pharmacist, who suggests trying a/an:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: IV NSAID (D) relieves pain without respiratory depression, safe during weaning.
Question 4 of 5
When flushing a feeding tube, the nurse knows to use how many mL of water?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 30 mL (B) is standard for flushing feeding tubes to maintain patency.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following are locations where cholinergic receptors are found in the autonomic nervous system? Select ONE that does not apply.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cholinergic receptors (acetylcholine) are at A (ganglia), B (somatic), and D (SNS sweat glands). Cardiac muscle has muscarinic receptors (PNS), but C is least specific as a 'does not apply' choice due to context. [Level: Comprehension]