NCLEX-RN Practice Test

NCLEX-RN Practice Test practice questions, page 12 of 35, with answer review and explanations.

Question 56

The nurse would need to monitor the serum glucose levels of a client receiving which of the following medications, owing to its effects on glycogenolysis and insulin release?

  1. Norepinephrine (Levophed)
  2. Dobutamine (Dobutrex)
  3. Propranolol (Inderal)
  4. Epinephrine (Adrenalin)

Question 57

Which of the following medications requires close observation for bronchospasm in the client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or asthma?

  1. Verapamil (Isoptin)
  2. Amrinone (Inocor)
  3. Epinephrine (Adrenalin)
  4. Propranolol (Inderal) D

Question 58

The following medications were noted on review of the clients home medication profile. Which of the medications would most likely potentiate or elevate serum digoxin levels?

  1. KCl
  2. Thyroid agents
  3. Quinidine
  4. Theophylline

Question 59

In the client with a diagnosis of coronary artery disease, the nurse would anticipate the complication of bradycardia with occlusion of which coronary artery?

  1. Right coronary artery
  2. Left main coronary artery
  3. Circumflex coronary artery
  4. Left anterior descending coronary artery

Question 60

When inspecting a cardiovascular client, the nurse notes that he needs to sit upright to breathe. This behavior is most indicative of:

  1. Pericarditis
  2. Anxiety
  3. Congestive heart failure
  4. Angina