NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Pharmacology Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The female nurse realizes she did not administer a medication on time to the client diagnosed with a myocardial infarction. Which action should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A medication error requires completing an error report per facility policy to ensure tracking and quality improvement, especially for MI patients.
Question 2 of 5
The LPN is administering 0800 medications to clients on a medical floor. Which action by the LPN would warrant immediate intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sliding-scale insulin is given subcutaneously, not IM; this error warrants intervention to prevent improper absorption. Scoring, ID checks, or timing are less critical.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 of 5
The HCP has ordered an intramuscular antibiotic. After reconstituting the medication, the clinic nurse must administer 4.8 mL of the medication. Which action should the nurse implement first when administering this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: IM injections >3 mL should be divided; 2.4 mL in each hip (gluteal) ensures safe absorption. Notifying HCP, single-site injection, or discarding are incorrect.