NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Respiratory Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient is admitted with rupture of the Achilles tendon. The patient was recently treated with antibiotics for pneumonia. Which of the following medications below can cause this adverse effect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fluoroquinolones are associated with tendon rupture, including Achilles tendon, as a rare but serious side effect. Other antibiotics listed (A, C,
D) are not commonly linked to this adverse effect.
Question 2 of 5
A patient taking Isoniazid (INH) should be monitored for what deficiency?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This medication can lead to low Vitamin B6 levels. Most patients will take a supplement of B6 while taking this medication.
Question 3 of 5
When caring for a client with influenza, the nurse would expect to assess for which signs and symptoms of hypoxia? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B, D, E, F
Rationale: Hypoxia manifests as restlessness, tachypnea, use of accessory muscles, and cyanosis due to inadequate oxygen delivery to tissues.
Question 4 of 5
Your patient's asthma is poorly controlled. The patient reports using their rescue inhaler 4 times a week. In addition, the patient's asthma is not responding to other treatments. The physician orders the patient to take a medication that works by blocking the role of the immunoglobulin IgE. This describes which medication below?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Omalizumab is a monoclonal antibody that binds to IgE, preventing it from triggering allergic responses in asthma.
Question 5 of 5
How long after administering a tuberculin skin test should the nurse inspect the client's injection site?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The tuberculin skin test reaction is typically read 48 to 72 hours (2 to 3 days) after administration to assess for induration.