NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client who has recently found out she is pregnant. Which of the following statements would be a priority for the nurse to follow up on?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse should follow up on the client's lack of support system. Even if there is no family in the area, there are supportive resources in the community that may help the client through the pregnancy and into motherhood. It is normal for the client to worry about labor, address financial concerns, and express displeasure from early pregnancy symptoms such as nausea.
Question 2 of 5
A client had a colostomy done one day ago. Which of the following is an abnormal finding when assessing the stoma?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A dark red stoma indicates inadequate blood supply, an abnormal finding requiring intervention. Mild edema, minimal bleeding, and rose color are normal postoperative findings.
Question 3 of 5
What is the therapeutic range for carbamazepine (Tegretol)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The therapeutic range for carbamazepine (Tegretol) is 4-10 mcg/mL.
Question 4 of 5
The client taking tranylcypromine develops a list of possible meal plans. Which meal plans should the nurse identify as safe for the client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Meals without tyramine (e.g., pepperoni, raisins, yogurt, sour cream, avocados, beer) are safe for clients taking MAOIs like tranylcypromine.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following are included in the Rights of Medication Administration? Select all that apply. A. right dose, B. right time, C. right explanation, D. right client, E. right route
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Rights of Medication Administration include right client, right drug, right dose, right route, and right time. An additional right that is sometimes included is right documentation.