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NCLEX Neurology Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which is a major risk factor for embolic stroke?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: AF (D) increases emboli risk, a key stroke cause.
Question 2 of 5
Norepinephrine infusion: 4 mg in 1000 mL D5NS, 2 mcg/min. Rate in mL/hr?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 4 mg = 4000 mcg/1000 mL = 4 mcg/mL. 2 mcg/min = 120 mcg/hr. 120 / 4 = 30 mL/hr (B).
Question 3 of 5
Teaching a heart transplant client on cyclosporine. Which statement to include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cyclosporine causes gingival hyperplasia; oral care (D) is key.
Question 4 of 5
GCS: opens eyes to shouting, groans, no pain response. Score?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Eyes 3, verbal 2, motor 1 = 6 (D) per GCS (text fig).
Question 5 of 5
A patient has been on daily, high-dose glucocorticoid therapy for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. His prescription runs out before his next appointment with his physician. Because he s asymptomatic, he thinks it is all right to withhold the medication for 3 days. What is liekley to happent to this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Abrupt cessation of high-dose glucocorticoids can cause adrenal crisis (A) due to HPA axis suppression, leading to cortisol deficiency.