NCLEX-PN
Pharmacology NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client is exhibiting multifocal premature ventricular contractions. Which antidysrhythmic medication should the nurse anticipate the HCP ordering for this dysrhythmia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Amiodarone is effective for ventricular dysrhythmias like PVCs, per ACLS guidelines. Adenosine, epinephrine, or atropine are used for other rhythms.
Question 2 of 5
The client is exhibiting multifocal premature ventricular contractions. Which antidysrhythmic medication should the nurse anticipate the HCP ordering for this dysrhythmia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Amiodarone is effective for ventricular dysrhythmias like PVCs, per ACLS guidelines. Adenosine, epinephrine, or atropine are used for other rhythms.
Question 3 of 5
The client has the following arterial blood gases: pH 7.19, Paco2 33, Pao2 95, and HCO3 19. Which medication would the nurse prepare to administer based on the results?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Metabolic acidosis (low pH, low HCO3) requires sodium bicarbonate to correct pH. Oxygen, epinephrine, or antacids are inappropriate.
Question 4 of 5
The client diagnosed with coronary artery disease is prescribed an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor to help reduce the cholesterol level. Which assessment data should be reported to the health-care provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Muscle pain with statins may indicate myopathy or rhabdomyolysis, requiring urgent HCP reporting. Flatulence, weight loss, or constipation are less serious.
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.