NCLEX-PN
Pharmacology Questions NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When providing discharge teaching to a client with asthma, the nurse will warn against the use of which of the following over-the-counter medications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aspirin products for pain relief. Aspirin is known to induce asthma attacks. Aspirin can also cause nasal polyps and rhinitis. Warn individuals with asthma about signs and symptoms resulting from complications due to aspirin ingestion.
Question 2 of 5
A woman who is taking cortisone for an acute exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis is upset about the fat face she has developed. She says to the nurse, 'I'm going to quit taking that cortisone.' The nurse's response should be based on which understanding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Abrupt discontinuation of cortisone can cause adrenal insufficiency; tapering is required to prevent complications.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a group of women in a community clinic about prevention of osteoporosis. Which of the following over-the-counter medications should the nurse recognize as having the most elemental calcium per tablet?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Calcium carbonate. Calcium carbonate contains 400 mg of elemental calcium in 1 gram of calcium carbonate.
Question 4 of 5
The client is showing ventricular ectopy, and the HCP orders amiodarone (Cordarone) intravenously. Which interventions should the nurse implement? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Telemetry monitors dysrhythmias, respiratory status tracks amiodarone’s pulmonary toxicity risk, and liver studies monitor hepatotoxicity. Order confirmation is unnecessary, and defibrillation is unrelated.
Question 5 of 5
The 38-year-old client with chronic asthma is prescribed a leukotriene receptor antagonist. Which is the scientific rationale for administering this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Leukotriene receptor antagonists (e.g., montelukast) are prophylactic, reducing inflammation to control asthma. They don’t cure, stabilize mast cells, or directly dilate bronchioles.