NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Pharmacology Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client is diagnosed with tuberculosis and prescribed rifampin and isoniazid (INH), both antituberculosis medications. Which instruction is most important for the public health nurse to discuss with the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: TB treatment requires 9–12 months for cure, ensuring adherence is critical to prevent resistance, a public health priority. Isolation, pork, or urine color are incorrect or less urgent.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a 7 year-old after several days of treatment for a documented strep throat. Which of the following statements suggests that further teaching is needed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sometimes I take the pills in the morning and other times at night.' Inconsistency in taking the prescribed medication indicates more teaching is needed.
Question 3 of 5
A client has been receiving dexamethasone (Decadron) for control of cerebral edema. Which of the following assessments would indicate that the treatment is effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decadron is a corticosteroid that acts on the cell membrane to decrease inflammatory responses as well as stabilize the blood-brain barrier. Once Decadron reaches a therapeutic level, there should be a decrease in symptomatology with improvement in motor skills.
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 client is receiving erythromycin 500 mg IV every 6 hours to treat a pneumonia. Which of the following is the most common side effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nausea and vomiting. Nausea is a common side-effect of erythromycin in both oral and intravenous forms.