NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Pharmacology Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adult client is receiving lithium 600 mg PO tid for the treatment of bipolar disorder. The client should be taught that it is important to have adequate amounts of which substance?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Adequate sodium intake is crucial with lithium to prevent toxicity, as low sodium levels increase lithium retention.
Question 2 of 5
The employee health nurse is discussing hepatitis B vaccines with new employees. Which statement best describes the proper administration of the hepatitis B vaccine?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hepatitis B vaccine is given in three IM doses (0, 1, 6 months), per CDC guidelines. Annual dosing, split doses, or intradermal routes are incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is administering the long-acting insulin glargine (Lantus) to the client at 2200. The nurse asks the charge nurse to check the dosage. Which action should the charge nurse implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Verifying MAR against syringe dosage ensures accuracy, per safety protocols. Timing questions, error forms, or HCP notification are unnecessary unless errors occur.
Question 4 of 5
The provider has ordered transdermal nitroglycerin patches for a client. Which of these instructions should be included when teaching a client about how to use the patches?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Apply the patch to any non-hairy area of the body. The patch application sites should be rotated.
Question 5 of 5
A toddler who has swallowed several adult aspirin is admitted to the emergency room. When admitted, the child is breathing but is difficult to arouse. What is the immediate priority of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gastric lavage is the priority to remove aspirin from the stomach, preventing further absorption, given the child is breathing but unresponsive.