NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is developing the plan of care for the 4-year-old client who is taking metronidazole for giardiasis. Which measures should be included in the plan of care? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: A: Metronidazole is not associated with any cardiac changes or adverse events. B: Giardiasis is an infectious diarrheal disease; the plan of care should include assessing for infection. Infection should subside when treated with metronidazole (Flagyl). C: Giardiasis is an infectious diarrheal disease; the plan of care should include reinforcing strict hand washing. D: Metronidazole should be given on an empty stomach. E: Giardiasis is an infectious diarrheal disease; the plan of care should include monitoring the results of stool samples.
Question 2 of 5
A laboring client is experiencing late decelerations. Which position should she be placed in?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The left lateral position promotes blood flow to the placenta.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse teaching a patient with COPD pulmonary exercises should do which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pursed-lip breathing will help decrease the volume of air expelled by increased bronchial airways.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer the client's medication for treatment of TB. Which medication, if on the client's MAR, should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A: Isoniazid (INH) is an antimycobacterial medication affecting bacterial cell wall synthesis; it is used in the treatment of TB or other mycobacterial infections. B: Fluconazole (Diflucan) is an antifungal agent that inhibits synthesis of fungal sterols, a necessary component of the cell membrane. C: Azithromycin (Zithromax) is a macrolide antibiotic that is bacteriostatic against susceptible bacteria and is usually used for treating lower respiratory tract infections, skin infections, acute otitis media, tonsillitis, or Mycobacterium avium. D: Acyclovir (Zovirax) is an antiviral agent limited to treatment of herpes viruses.
Question 5 of 5
The major electrolytes in the extracellular fluid are:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sodium and chloride are the major electrolytes in the extracellular fluid.