NCLEX-PN
Pharmacology on NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client diagnosed with migraine headaches is prescribed propranolol (Inderal), a beta blocker, for prophylaxis. Which information should the nurse teach the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Propranolol can cause bradycardia; teaching pulse monitoring ensures safety. It’s prophylactic, not acute, and dry mouth or lighting are unrelated.
Question 2 of 5
The client diagnosed with migraine headaches is prescribed propranolol (Inderal), a beta blocker, for prophylaxis. Which information should the nurse teach the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Propranolol can cause bradycardia; teaching pulse monitoring ensures safety. It’s prophylactic, not acute, and dry mouth or lighting are unrelated.
Question 3 of 5
An adult is receiving Gantrisin 1 g PO qid for a urinary tract infection. Which statement that she makes indicates a need for more teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A rash may indicate an adverse reaction to Gantrisin, requiring physician consultation, not self-treatment with calamine lotion.
Question 4 of 5
Which observation, if reported by a client, is most suggestive of an adverse reaction to gentamicin?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gentamicin is ototoxic. Ringing in the ears suggests possible damage to the eighth cranial nerve, the auditory nerve. A WBC of 8000 is normal.
Question 5 of 5
The client's vital signs are T 99.2°F, AP 59, R 20, and BP 108/72. Which medication would the nurse question administering?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inderal (propranolol) slows HR; an apical pulse of 59 warrants holding it, per guidelines, to avoid bradycardia. Other meds are unaffected by HR.