NCLEX-PN
Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The severely depressed client tells the nurse, “I don't need these antidepressants; they're too expensive! I'm going to use St. John's wort instead.†Which is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: St. John's wort has not been clinically proven effective for severe depression.
Question 2 of 5
An allergic reaction is classified as what type of pharmacological effect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An allergic reaction is considered an adverse effect, as it is unintended and requires treatment. A side effect is also undesired but is somewhat expected, and a side effect does not require intervention.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements is correct about Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In Maslow's hierarchy of needs, two of the levels, physiological needs and safety and security needs, may require physical interventions. Four of the levels, safety and security needs, love and belonging needs, self-esteem needs, and self-actualization needs may require psychosocial intervention. Safety and security needs may require physical or psychosocial intervention.
Question 4 of 5
When caring for pediatric clients, the nurse should pay special attention to the psychosocial development stages credited to ?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Erik Erikson is credited with the psychosocial development theory and eight stages. The nurse should take these stages into account when caring for pediatric clients to assess their development. Jean Piaget is responsible for cognitive development. Sigmund Freud is responsible for psychosexual development. Robert Peck is responsible for aging theory.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing the 13-year-old who has been taking somatropin recombinant. Which findings should the nurse report to an HCP?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A: Erythematous palmar rash is not associated with the use of GH. B: BP of 122/74 in a 13-year-old is considered normal. C: Although GH use may be associated with blood glucose changes, a random blood glucose of 158 mg/dL is normal. D: Somatropin (Genotropin) recombinant is an injectable GH indicated for children with a deficiency of the hormone. It cannot be given once the epiphyses have closed. The nurse should notify the HCP.