NCLEX-PN
Pharmacology Questions NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client is showing ventricular ectopy, and the HCP orders amiodarone (Cordarone) intravenously. Which interventions should the nurse implement? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Telemetry monitors dysrhythmias, respiratory status tracks amiodarone’s pulmonary toxicity risk, and liver studies monitor hepatotoxicity. Order confirmation is unnecessary, and defibrillation is unrelated.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 10 year-old client who will be placed on heparin therapy. Which assessment is critical for the nurse to make before initiating therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Weight. Check the client's weight because dosage is calculated on the basis of weight.
Question 3 of 5
An adult is scheduled for a left cataract extraction. Homatropine and Cyclogyl eye drops are ordered. What is the expected action of these drops?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Homatropine and Cyclogyl are mydriatics, dilating the pupil to facilitate cataract surgery.
Question 4 of 5
You are caring for a hypertensive client with a new order for captopril (Capoten). Which information should the nurse include in client teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoid the use of salt substitutes. Captopril can cause an accumulation of potassium or hyperkalemia. Clients should avoid the use of salt substitutes, which are generally potassium-based.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer phenytoin (Dilantin), 100 mg intravenous push, to the client with a head injury who has an IV of D5W at 50 mL/hr. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Phenytoin is incompatible with D5W; saline flush prevents precipitation. Level of 22 mcg/mL is toxic, slow push is correct but not primary, and cloudiness is avoidable.