NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Pharmacology Cheat Sheet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is ordered atropine to be administered preoperatively. Which physiological effect should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drying up of secretions. Atropine dries secretions which may get in the way during the operative procedure.
Question 2 of 5
A client who has Hodgkin's disease receives a weekly IV dose of nitrogen mustard. Which nursing order is most appropriate for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nitrogen mustard causes bone marrow suppression and nausea; high fluid intake helps flush the drug and prevent dehydration.
Question 3 of 5
The client diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 2 is scheduled for bowel resection in the morning. Which medication should the nurse question administering to the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ticlopidine increases bleeding risk, contraindicated pre-surgery. Antibiotics, antidiabetics, or laxatives are appropriate or less risky.
Question 4 of 5
A client with anemia has a new prescription for ferrous sulfate. In teaching the client about diet and iron supplements, the nurse should emphasize that absorption of iron is enhanced if taken with which substance?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Orange juice. Ascorbic acid enhances the absorption of iron.
Question 5 of 5
An adult receives NPH insulin at 7:00 A.M. When is a hypoglycemic reaction most apt to develop?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NPH insulin peaks 6-12 hours after administration (1:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M.), making mid-afternoon the likely time for hypoglycemia.