NCLEX-PN
Pharmacology NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Aluminum hydroxide gel (Amphojel) is ordered for an adult who has acute renal failure. What is the primary reason for administering this drug to this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In renal failure, aluminum hydroxide binds phosphates in the gut, reducing hyperphosphatemia, a common complication.
Question 2 of 5
An adult has angina and is to be discharged on transdermal nitroglycerin. Which statement by the client indicates that the client needs additional teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alcohol can enhance nitroglycerin’s hypotensive effects, increasing the risk of dizziness or fainting, requiring avoidance.
Question 3 of 5
You are caring for a client with deep vein thrombosis who is on Heparin IV. The latest APTT is 50 seconds. If the laboratory normal range is 16-24 seconds, you would anticipate
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: maintaining the current heparin dose. The range for a therapeutic APTT is 1.5-2 times the control.
Therefore the client is receiving a therapeutic dose of Heparin.
Question 4 of 5
Aluminum hydroxide gel (Amphojel) is ordered for an adult who has acute renal failure. What is the primary reason for administering this drug to this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In renal failure, aluminum hydroxide binds phosphates in the gut, reducing hyperphosphatemia, a common complication.
Question 5 of 5
A client is receiving dexamethasone (Decadron) therapy. What should the nurse plan to monitor in this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The drug Decadron increases gluconeogenesis. This may lead to hyperglycemia.
Therefore the blood sugar level and acetone production must be monitored.