NCLEX-PN Practice | Quiz #7: 25
Questions
1. 1. Question
The physician has ordered Stadol (butorphanol) for a postoperative
client. The nurse knows that the medication is having its intended
effect if the client:
o A. States that he is feeling less nauseated
o B. Has an increased urinary output
o C. Asks for extra servings on his meal tray
o D. Is asleep 30 minutes after the injection
Incorrect
Correct Answer: D. Is asleep 30 minutes after the injection
Option D: Stadol reduces the perception of pain, which allows the
post-operative client to rest.
Option A: Relief of pain generally results in less nausea, but it is
not the intended effect of the medication.
Options B and C: Urinary output and appetite are not affected by
the medication.
2. 2. Question
The mother of a child with cystic fibrosis tells the nurse that her child
makes “snoring” sounds when breathing. The nurse is aware that
many children with cystic fibrosis have:
A. Enlarged adenoids
B. Choanal atresia
C. Chronic sinusitis
D. Septal deviations
Incorrect
, Correct Answer: C. Chronic sinusitis
Option C: Children with cystic fibrosis are susceptible to chronic
sinusitis and nasal polyps, which might require surgical removal.
Option B: Choanal atresia is a congenital condition in which there
is a bony obstruction between the nares and the pharynx.
Options A and D: Enlarged adenoids and septal deviations are not
specific to the child with cystic fibrosis.
3. 3. Question
A client is hospitalized with hepatitis A. Which of the client’s regular
medications is contraindicated due to the current illness?
A. Premarin (conjugated estrogens)
B. Lipitor (atorvastatin)
C. Prilosec (omeprazole)
D. Synthroid (levothyroxine)
Incorrect
Correct Answer: B. Lipitor (atorvastatin)
Option B: Lipid-lowering agents are contraindicated in the client
with active liver disease due to risk for hepatotoxicity.
Options A, C, and D: These are not contraindicated in the client
with active liver disease.
4. 4. Question
The nurse has been teaching the role of diet in regulating blood
pressure to a client with hypertension. Which meal selection indicates
that the client understands his new diet?
A. Oatmeal, apple juice, dry toast, and coffee
B. Pancakes, ham, tomato juice, and coffee
C. Cornflakes, whole milk, banana, and coffee
D. Scrambled eggs, bacon, toast, and coffee
Incorrect
Questions
1. 1. Question
The physician has ordered Stadol (butorphanol) for a postoperative
client. The nurse knows that the medication is having its intended
effect if the client:
o A. States that he is feeling less nauseated
o B. Has an increased urinary output
o C. Asks for extra servings on his meal tray
o D. Is asleep 30 minutes after the injection
Incorrect
Correct Answer: D. Is asleep 30 minutes after the injection
Option D: Stadol reduces the perception of pain, which allows the
post-operative client to rest.
Option A: Relief of pain generally results in less nausea, but it is
not the intended effect of the medication.
Options B and C: Urinary output and appetite are not affected by
the medication.
2. 2. Question
The mother of a child with cystic fibrosis tells the nurse that her child
makes “snoring” sounds when breathing. The nurse is aware that
many children with cystic fibrosis have:
A. Enlarged adenoids
B. Choanal atresia
C. Chronic sinusitis
D. Septal deviations
Incorrect
, Correct Answer: C. Chronic sinusitis
Option C: Children with cystic fibrosis are susceptible to chronic
sinusitis and nasal polyps, which might require surgical removal.
Option B: Choanal atresia is a congenital condition in which there
is a bony obstruction between the nares and the pharynx.
Options A and D: Enlarged adenoids and septal deviations are not
specific to the child with cystic fibrosis.
3. 3. Question
A client is hospitalized with hepatitis A. Which of the client’s regular
medications is contraindicated due to the current illness?
A. Premarin (conjugated estrogens)
B. Lipitor (atorvastatin)
C. Prilosec (omeprazole)
D. Synthroid (levothyroxine)
Incorrect
Correct Answer: B. Lipitor (atorvastatin)
Option B: Lipid-lowering agents are contraindicated in the client
with active liver disease due to risk for hepatotoxicity.
Options A, C, and D: These are not contraindicated in the client
with active liver disease.
4. 4. Question
The nurse has been teaching the role of diet in regulating blood
pressure to a client with hypertension. Which meal selection indicates
that the client understands his new diet?
A. Oatmeal, apple juice, dry toast, and coffee
B. Pancakes, ham, tomato juice, and coffee
C. Cornflakes, whole milk, banana, and coffee
D. Scrambled eggs, bacon, toast, and coffee
Incorrect
