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NCLEX Style Questions (Converted to MCQ)

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A client with overactive bladder is prescribed oxybutynin. Which finding shows the medication is working?

a)

Decreased episodes of urinary urgency and leakage

b)

Increased sweating and salivation

c)

Frequent loose stools

d)

New onset confusion

2.

Which teaching is most important for a client taking oxybutynin?

a)

Increase fluids and monitor for dry mouth and constipation

b)

Limit fluids and increase potassium intake

c)

Take with a high‑fiber breakfast only

d)

Avoid all dairy products

3.

A client with confirmed H pylori is started on triple therapy. Which medications should the nurse expect?

a)

Amoxicillin, clarithromycin, and a proton pump inhibitor

b)

Penicillin, metronidazole, and an antacid

c)

Azithromycin, prednisone, and a histamine blocker

d)

Ciprofloxacin, loperamide, and a beta blocker

4.

Which statement shows correct understanding of proton pump inhibitors?

a)

They reduce stomach acid and support ulcer healing

b)

They increase gastric motility to speed digestion

c)

They neutralize acid immediately within the stomach

d)

They primarily treat infections caused by H pylori

5.

A client taking omeprazole reports new abdominal pain. Which action should the nurse take first?

a)

Assess for signs of gastrointestinal bleeding

b)

Administer a PRN antacid

c)

Increase the omeprazole dose

d)

Encourage the client to walk after meals

6.

A nurse is teaching about famotidine. Which instruction is correct?

a)

This medication reduces stomach acid to prevent stress ulcers

b)

Take only when symptoms occur to avoid tolerance

c)

Stop the drug if heartburn improves after one dose

d)

This medication primarily coats the stomach lining

7.

Which medication increases gastric pH to relieve heartburn?

a)

Antacids such as Tums

b)

Sucralfate

c)

Metoclopramide

d)

Bismuth subsalicylate

8.

A client taking antacids should avoid taking them at the same time as other medications because:

a)

They decrease absorption of many medications

b)

They increase blood pressure acutely

c)

They cause severe hypoglycemia

d)

They inactivate most antibiotics chemically

9.

A client with ulcerative colitis is receiving sulfasalazine. Which finding requires follow up?

a)

Skin rash or yellowing of the skin

b)

Increased appetite

c)

Mild drowsiness after dosing

d)

Temporary dry mouth

10.

Which teaching is most important for a client taking sulfasalazine?

a)

Increase fluid intake to prevent kidney stones

b)

Avoid all citrus fruits

c)

Take the medication only at bedtime

d)

Limit salt to reduce fluid retention

11.

A client receiving infliximab should be monitored for:

a)

Signs of infection due to immune suppression

b)

Bradycardia after meals

c)

Severe constipation as the main effect

d)

Photosensitivity with sun exposure

12.

Before administering the next dose of infliximab the nurse should:

a)

Assess for fever or any active infection

b)

Offer a high‑protein snack

c)

Measure daily weight only

d)

Encourage increased ambulation

13.

A client with a severe inflammatory flare is prescribed corticosteroids. Which finding requires urgent attention?

a)

Blood sugar of 290 mg per dL

b)

Slight ankle swelling in the evening

c)

Mild mood changes

d)

Increased appetite after breakfast

14.

Which teaching is correct for corticosteroid therapy?

a)

Do not stop the medication suddenly

b)

Take only when symptoms recur

c)

Avoid all fluids while on therapy

d)

Skip doses on weekends

15.

A client with irritable bowel symptoms is prescribed dicyclomine. Which side effect should the nurse expect?

a)

Dry mouth and blurred vision

b)

Profuse sweating

c)

Diarrhea with cramping

d)

Bradycardia

16.

Dicyclomine is contraindicated in which client?

a)

A client with glaucoma

b)

A client with seasonal allergies

c)

A client with resolved peptic ulcer disease

d)

A client with a history of appendectomy

17.

A client after hip surgery is receiving anticoagulants. Which finding must be reported immediately?

a)

Tea colored urine or confusion

b)

Increased appetite

c)

Mild ankle edema by evening

d)

Temporary insomnia

18.

What is an important safety measure for a client taking anticoagulants?

a)

Report any unusual bruising or bleeding

b)

Increase vitamin K intake daily

c)

Avoid all physical activity

d)

Use only warm compresses for pain

19.

A client with osteoarthritis is prescribed gabapentin. Which statement indicates understanding?

a)

It helps calm nerve pain messages

b)

It immediately rebuilds joint cartilage

c)

It is a strong anti‑inflammatory

d)

It cures osteoarthritis within weeks

20.

Which side effect should the nurse monitor for in a client taking gabapentin?

a)

Drowsiness or dizziness

b)

Severe hypertension

c)

Orange‑colored urine

d)

Excessive salivation

21.

A client with multiple sclerosis is prescribed interferon therapy. Which complication should the nurse assess for?

a)

Flu like symptoms after injections

b)

Immediate hyperglycemia

c)

Hearing loss within 24 hours

d)

Persistent constipation

22.

A client taking interferons should be taught to:

a)

Rotate injection sites to reduce skin irritation

b)

Double the dose if symptoms worsen

c)

Avoid all vaccinations

d)

Take with high‑fat meals

23.

Anticholinergic medications improve Parkinsons symptoms by:

a)

Decreasing acetylcholine to restore balance with dopamine

b)

Increasing serotonin release in the brain

c)

Blocking beta‑adrenergic receptors

d)

Stimulating GABA production

24.

Which finding requires teaching for a client taking anticholinergic therapy for Parkinsons?

a)

Reports of severe dry mouth or urinary retention

b)

Improved tremor control

c)

Normal bowel movements

d)

Adequate fluid intake

25.

A client taking dopaminergic medication for Parkinsons should avoid which behavior?

a)

Taking the medication with high protein meals

b)

Splitting tablets to reduce dose

c)

Taking doses at evenly spaced intervals

d)

Reporting dizziness to the provider

26.

Which teaching is essential for a client prescribed Sinemet?

a)

Limit foods high in vitamin B six

b)

Increase iron supplements with each dose

c)

Avoid all carbohydrates

d)

Stop the medication if tremors improve

27.

A client taking Sinemet reports new involuntary movements. This indicates:

a)

The dosage may be too high

b)

The medication is ineffective

c)

An allergic reaction is occurring

d)

The client is dehydrated

28.

Which statement about benzotropine is correct?

a)

It causes drying effects such as constipation

b)

It is a selective beta blocker

c)

It increases acetylcholine in the synapse

d)

It primarily treats infections

29.

A client taking benzotropine reports difficulty urinating. What should the nurse do?

a)

Notify the provider because this is a concerning side effect

b)

Encourage more fluids and monitor only

c)

Stop all other medications immediately

d)

Reassure the client that this is harmless

30.

A client taking oxycodone reports no bowel movement in three days. Which medication should the nurse anticipate?

a)

Colace

b)

Aspirin

c)

Nitrofurantoin

d)

Lisinopril

31.

Which medication commonly causes constipation and requires bowel regimen teaching?

a)

Opioids such as oxycodone and tramadol

b)

Antibiotics such as amoxicillin

c)

Diuretics such as furosemide

d)

Antihistamines such as loratadine

32.

A client reports bright orange urine. Which medication is the likely cause?

a)

Azo

b)

Metformin

c)

Hydrochlorothiazide

d)

Gabapentin

33.

Before giving Azo the nurse must ask about:

a)

Allergies to dye

b)

Recent caffeine intake

c)

History of migraines

d)

Use of multivitamins

34.

Which medication is used to relieve urinary burning but does not treat infection?

a)

Azo

b)

Ciprofloxacin

c)

Nitrofurantoin

d)

Trimethoprim‑sulfamethoxazole

35.

Which finding shows that proton pump inhibitors are effective?

a)

Improved swallowing and reduced acid reflux symptoms

b)

Persistent abdominal distention

c)

Increased gastric bleeding

d)

New onset diarrhea

36.

Which client statement requires more teaching about antacids?

a)

I can take this antacid with all my morning medications

b)

I will separate this from my prescription pills

c)

I use it only when needed for heartburn

d)

I will discuss frequent use with my provider

37.

Which assessment is most important for a client on anticoagulants after a joint replacement?

a)

Risk for falls

b)

Fluid intake per day

c)

Daily temperature only

d)

Skin turgor

38.

A client on corticosteroids needs teaching on infection prevention because:

a)

Corticosteroids suppress the immune response

b)

Corticosteroids increase stomach acid

c)

Corticosteroids cause dehydration

d)

Corticosteroids improve white blood cell counts

39.

Which finding must be reported for a client receiving sulfasalazine?

a)

Decreased urine output

b)

Mild hunger before lunch

c)

Temporary nasal congestion

d)

Slight headache after dosing

40.

A client with MS is starting interferons. Which teaching is correct?

a)

Take acetaminophen before injections to reduce flu like symptoms

b)

Avoid all hydration before injections

c)

Stop therapy if fatigue occurs

d)

Take the dose only at bedtime to avoid reactions