NCLEX-PN
Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse completes teaching with the client who will be taking daily doses of disulfiram following treatment for alcoholism. Which client statement indicates correct understanding of the safe use of disulfiram?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The client should avoid alcohol-containing substances (e.g., cough preparations, extracts) to prevent severe adverse reactions with disulfiram (Antabuse).
Question 2 of 5
What classification of drug is Diltiazem?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diltiazem is a calcium-channel blocker that is used to treat hypertension.
Question 3 of 5
The LPN is on a home visit with a client taking Amiodarone. Which of these statements would indicate that the client understands the potential drug side effects.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Amiodarone can cause increased photosensitivity, so the client should ensure that he or she wears protection.
Question 4 of 5
Client education by the nurse entails:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Client education entails giving the client accurate and understandable information to promote understanding and engagement in their care. The other options are either inappropriate or incomplete.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing the client. Which findings indicate that the client may be experiencing physical changes from long-term use of prednisone? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: A: Weight gain and muscle atrophy are body changes that may occur with long-term glucocorticoid therapy. B: Muscle wasting (not increased muscle mass) is a side effect of prednisone. C: Fragile skin is a possible body change that may occur with long-term glucocorticoid therapy. D: Acne vulgaris may occur with long-term glucocorticoid therapy. E: Hirsutism (not alopecia) is a side effect of prednisone.