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Question 1 of 5

A client is given a prescription for an antipsychotic medication. The nurse instructs the client and family to report any signs/symptoms of pseudoparkinsonism and tells the family to monitor for what effects indicative of this medication complication?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Pseudoparkinsonism is a common extrapyramidal side effect of antipsychotic medications. This condition is characterized by a stooped posture, a shuffling gait, a masklike facial appearance, drooling, tremors, and pill-rolling motions of the fingers. Hyperpyrexia is characteristic of the extrapyramidal side effect of neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Motor restlessness, aphasia, muscle weakness, and decreased salivation are not characteristic of pseudoparkinsonism.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with myasthenia gravis (MG) who is 14 weeks pregnant. Which of the following does the nurse understand about MG in the pregnant client?

Correct Answer: B,D

Rationale: 25-30% of neonates may develop transient myasthenia, and narcotics require caution due to respiratory risks. Labor tolerance varies, and remission isn't age-dependent.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse in an ambulatory clinic administers a tuberculin skin test to a client on a Monday. When should the nurse tell the client to return to the clinic to have the results read?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The tuberculin skin test for tuberculosis is read in 48 to 72 hours; therefore, the client should return to the clinic on Wednesday or Thursday.

Question 4 of 5

A normal, healthy 35-year-old male client visits the doctor's office for a routine annual physical. When auscultating between the first and second interspaces on the anterior chest, the nurse anticipates which type of breath sound?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Bronchovesicular sounds are expected between the first and second interspaces, where major bronchi and alveoli are near.

Question 5 of 5

The labor and delivery nurse notes that the health care provider has rated a newborn's Apgar score as 9. The nurse understands which to be true regarding Apgar scores?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The optimal Apgar score is 10. Each factor scores 0-2, and scores are taken at 1 and 5 minutes post-birth.

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