NCLEX-RN
Medical Surgical Nursing NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reviewing laboratory reports for a client who is taking allopurinol (Zyloprim). Which of the following indicate that the drug has had a therapeutic effect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Allopurinol reduces serum uric acid levels, indicating therapeutic effectiveness in preventing uric acid stone formation.
Question 2 of 5
Which complication should the nurse monitor for in a client with a new ileal conduit?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stoma prolapse is a potential complication of an ileal conduit, requiring surgical correction if severe.
Question 3 of 5
What is the purpose of straining urine in a client with renal calculi?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Straining urine captures stones for analysis to determine composition.
Question 4 of 5
A client with bladder cancer receives intravesical chemotherapy. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hematuria is a potential side effect of intravesical chemotherapy, requiring monitoring.
Question 5 of 5
Which activity increases the risk of renal calculi?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A sedentary lifestyle promotes urinary stasis, increasing stone risk.