NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Pharmacology Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client is complaining of incisional pain. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Determining the last dose ensures safe timing and avoids overdose, the first step in pain management per nursing process.
Question 2 of 5
The elderly male client is admitted for acute severe diverticulitis. He has been taking Xanax, a benzodiazepine, for nervousness three (3) to four (4) times a day prn for six (6) years. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Long-term Xanax use risks dependence; assessing withdrawal (e.g., agitation, seizures) is the priority during acute illness to guide safe management.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse in the physician's office is instructing an adult about taking penicillin V potassium (Pen-Vee-K) qid. When should the nurse tell him to take the medicine?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Penicillin V potassium should be taken on an empty stomach at six-hour intervals to optimize absorption.
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
The client diagnosed with Parkinson's disease is taking levodopa (L-dopa) and is experiencing an 'on/off' effect. Which action should the nurse take regarding this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The on/off effect is a known levodopa issue; documenting monitors progression without immediate action. Increasing dose, death discussions, or calling it desired are incorrect.