NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is receiving a report from an ER nurse about a client. Which of the following statements requires additional follow-up?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aspirin can have an impact on the patient's bleeding risk, so the amount and frequency is important to know. Antacids can change the gastric pH and impact medication absorption, so the nurse should note when they are last taken. Ibuprofen can cause or exacerbate gastric ulcers. Clients who take Antabuse should avoid alcohol in all forms, including avoiding over-the-counter cough medication and mouthwash.
Question 2 of 5
Which statement best describes electrolytes in intracellular and extracellular fluid?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: There is a greater concentration of sodium in extracellular fluid and potassium in intracellular fluid, maintaining cellular function and fluid balance.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is leading a group session for clients with panic disorder. Which statement made by the client indicates that further teaching is needed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Buspirone, not diazepam (Valium), is the long-term medication of choice for panic disorder due to its nonaddicting quality.
Question 4 of 5
The 8-year-old child with gastroenteritis is prescribed to receive 500 mL of lactated Ringer's (LR) solution over the next 10 hours. How many milliliters per hour should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 50
Rationale: 500 mL / 10 hr = 50 mL/hr
Question 5 of 5
The client with schizophrenia has a history of nonadherence to the prescribed medication regimen. Injectable antipsychotic agents are being considered for long-term use. Which medications, if prescribed by the HCP, should the nurse question? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Olanzapine and ziprasidone injections are for short-term use, and aripiprazole is not available in injectable form.