REX PN PRACTICE SET 2026 TESTED
QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE ANSWERS
BUNDLED
●● A client arrives to the ER with a blood glucose of 32 mmol/L. What
are the 3 polys of Type diabetes mellitus?
A. Polyuria, polyopia, polycystic
B. Polydipsia, polyphagia, polyarthritis
C. Polyphagia, polyuria, polydipsia
D. Polyuria, polycythemia, polyarthritis.
Answer: Polyphagia, polyuria, polydipsia
Type I diabetes mellitus (DM) develops when the body can no longer
produce insulin due to the destruction of beta cells of the pancreas
responsible for insulin production. Lack of insulin production leads to
poor control of blood glucose levels. Polyphagia, polyuria, and
polydipsia are known as the cardinal signs of diabetes. They develop
faster in clients with type I DM.
Polydipsia refers to increased thirst caused by high blood sugar levels
that make the blood more concentrated.
Polyuria is the medical term for increased frequency of urination and
passage of high volumes of urine, followed by the excess intake of
fluids.
,Polyphagia refers to increased appetite which occurs because of excess
loss of glucose in the urine, making the body crave food.
●● Which of the following drugs is the most effective when it comes to
easing the symptoms of osteoarthritis?
A. Acyclovir
B. Baclofen
C. Acetaminophen
D. Diclofenac.
Answer: Answer: D. Diclofenac
Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to
treat generalized pain, rheumatoid arthritis, dysmenorrhea, and
osteoarthritis. It works by inhibiting the activity of COX-1 and COX-2,
which are responsible for the production of lipid compounds that are
essential in pain response and inflammation.
Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. Baclofen is a skeletal muscle relaxant
drug. Acetaminophen is an analgesic and antipyretic drug.
●● Which statement about the treatment of human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV) infection is true?
A. Treatment is difficult because antivirals are unsafe for the population
B. Asymptomatic individuals do not need to be treated
C. Treatment for HIV varies for each client
,D. Only one drug is required to treat all clients with HIV.
Answer: Answer: C. Treatment for HIV varies for each client
HIV is also known as the human immunodeficiency virus. Failure to
treat infection due to this virus can develop autoimmune deficiency
syndrome (AIDS) which is a life-threatening condition. Symptoms
include fever, swollen lymph nodes, fatigue, and weight loss. The
treatment for HIV is called antiretroviral (ARV) therapy. It involves the
use of a combination of antiviral drugs. The specifications of the drug
therapy for HIV are different for each individual because the treatment is
supposed to blend in with other medications that the client must take,
which depends on many factors such as comorbidities, nutrition, and
immune status.
The answer option A is incorrect because many antiviral drugs work
well. The answer option B is also wrong because even asymptomatic
clients with HIV require treatment. Treating HIV starting from the early
stages is better since it may help reduce the mortality rate. The answer
option D is also incorrect because the treatment usually involves a
combination of antiviral drugs
●● A client will be undergoing day surgery. The nurse told him to hold
his daily aspirin for three days before the surgery. What is the rationale
for this direction?
A. It has anti-inflammatory effects
B. It has antithrombotic effects
C. It has analgesic effects
, D. It has antipyretic effects.
Answer: Answer: B. It has antithrombotic effects
Aspirin is a drug used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. It also has
an antithrombotic effect which means it may interfere with clot
formation. Thus, clients scheduled for surgery are told not to take this
drug as early as seven days before the procedure since this may cause
excessive bleeding and harm the client.
●● What system would be a priority to assess on a client taking
fluticasone/salmeterol (Advair)?
A. Circulatory system
B. Hepatobiliary system
C. Respiratory system
D. Neurological System.
Answer: Answer: 3. Respiratory system
Advair is a medication containing fluticasone (a corticosteroid) and
salmeterol (a B2 adrenergic receptor agonist that promotes
bronchodilation). These two drugs are used in combination when
treating symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Since this drug is on the client's chart, the client most probably has one
of these respiratory problems; thus, the nurse must prioritize his
respiratory system during the assessment.
QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE ANSWERS
BUNDLED
●● A client arrives to the ER with a blood glucose of 32 mmol/L. What
are the 3 polys of Type diabetes mellitus?
A. Polyuria, polyopia, polycystic
B. Polydipsia, polyphagia, polyarthritis
C. Polyphagia, polyuria, polydipsia
D. Polyuria, polycythemia, polyarthritis.
Answer: Polyphagia, polyuria, polydipsia
Type I diabetes mellitus (DM) develops when the body can no longer
produce insulin due to the destruction of beta cells of the pancreas
responsible for insulin production. Lack of insulin production leads to
poor control of blood glucose levels. Polyphagia, polyuria, and
polydipsia are known as the cardinal signs of diabetes. They develop
faster in clients with type I DM.
Polydipsia refers to increased thirst caused by high blood sugar levels
that make the blood more concentrated.
Polyuria is the medical term for increased frequency of urination and
passage of high volumes of urine, followed by the excess intake of
fluids.
,Polyphagia refers to increased appetite which occurs because of excess
loss of glucose in the urine, making the body crave food.
●● Which of the following drugs is the most effective when it comes to
easing the symptoms of osteoarthritis?
A. Acyclovir
B. Baclofen
C. Acetaminophen
D. Diclofenac.
Answer: Answer: D. Diclofenac
Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to
treat generalized pain, rheumatoid arthritis, dysmenorrhea, and
osteoarthritis. It works by inhibiting the activity of COX-1 and COX-2,
which are responsible for the production of lipid compounds that are
essential in pain response and inflammation.
Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. Baclofen is a skeletal muscle relaxant
drug. Acetaminophen is an analgesic and antipyretic drug.
●● Which statement about the treatment of human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV) infection is true?
A. Treatment is difficult because antivirals are unsafe for the population
B. Asymptomatic individuals do not need to be treated
C. Treatment for HIV varies for each client
,D. Only one drug is required to treat all clients with HIV.
Answer: Answer: C. Treatment for HIV varies for each client
HIV is also known as the human immunodeficiency virus. Failure to
treat infection due to this virus can develop autoimmune deficiency
syndrome (AIDS) which is a life-threatening condition. Symptoms
include fever, swollen lymph nodes, fatigue, and weight loss. The
treatment for HIV is called antiretroviral (ARV) therapy. It involves the
use of a combination of antiviral drugs. The specifications of the drug
therapy for HIV are different for each individual because the treatment is
supposed to blend in with other medications that the client must take,
which depends on many factors such as comorbidities, nutrition, and
immune status.
The answer option A is incorrect because many antiviral drugs work
well. The answer option B is also wrong because even asymptomatic
clients with HIV require treatment. Treating HIV starting from the early
stages is better since it may help reduce the mortality rate. The answer
option D is also incorrect because the treatment usually involves a
combination of antiviral drugs
●● A client will be undergoing day surgery. The nurse told him to hold
his daily aspirin for three days before the surgery. What is the rationale
for this direction?
A. It has anti-inflammatory effects
B. It has antithrombotic effects
C. It has analgesic effects
, D. It has antipyretic effects.
Answer: Answer: B. It has antithrombotic effects
Aspirin is a drug used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. It also has
an antithrombotic effect which means it may interfere with clot
formation. Thus, clients scheduled for surgery are told not to take this
drug as early as seven days before the procedure since this may cause
excessive bleeding and harm the client.
●● What system would be a priority to assess on a client taking
fluticasone/salmeterol (Advair)?
A. Circulatory system
B. Hepatobiliary system
C. Respiratory system
D. Neurological System.
Answer: Answer: 3. Respiratory system
Advair is a medication containing fluticasone (a corticosteroid) and
salmeterol (a B2 adrenergic receptor agonist that promotes
bronchodilation). These two drugs are used in combination when
treating symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Since this drug is on the client's chart, the client most probably has one
of these respiratory problems; thus, the nurse must prioritize his
respiratory system during the assessment.
