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VERSIONS) TEST BANK ACTUAL EXAM 2500 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES 100 %
COMPLETE (VERIFIED ANSWERS)/ RN NCLEX TEST
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A 23-year-old woman is admitted to the infusion clinic after a
Multiple Sclerosis Exacerbation. The physician orders
methylprednisolone infusions (Solu-Medrol). Thenurse would
expect which of the following outcomes after administration of this
medication?
1. A decrease in muscle spasticity and
involuntary movements2. A slowed progression
of Multiple Sclerosis related plaques 3. A
decrease in the length of the exacerbation
4. A stabilization of mood and sleep - ans1. A decrease in
muscle spasticity andinvoluntary movements
Incorrect - While muscle spasticity and involuntary movements can
be symptoms of MS,a corticosteroid infusion is not meant to directly
treat these symptoms.
2.A slowed progression of Multiple Sclerosis related plaques
Incorrect - Special drugs like Interferon Beta, Natalizumab, or
Glatiramir acetate are used as first-line treatments to slow the
progression of MS. While corticosteroids can beused in conjunction
with these drugs on a long-term basis, they would not be infused.
They would be taken orally.
3. A decrease in the length of the exacerbation
pg. 1
,Correct - A methylprednisolone infusion is the first line of treatment
during an acuteexacerbation and is used to decrease the length and
severity of a relapse.
4.A stabilization of mood and sleep
Incorrect - Some of the frequent side effects of a Methylprednisolone
infusion areanxiety, insomnia, and mood swings.
A 30-year old Caucasian woman who works the night shift has been
found to have earlybone loss and has a high risk for osteomalacia and
bone degradation. She asks the nurse exactly why she should take
Vitamin D supplements. What is the nurse's best response?
1."It's a standard part of the overall nutritional treatment for
the prevention ofosteomalacia"
2. "It helps your intestines absorb calcium, which is important for bone
formation."
3."It stimulates skin cells to produce calcium, which is then
released into thebloodstream to be used for bone
formation."
4."Vitamin D supplements should not be taken by someone of your
age." - ans1. "It's astandard part of the overall nutritional treatment
for the prevention of osteomalacia" Incorrect - While this is true, it
doesn't answer the woman's question.
2. "It helps your intestines absorb calcium, which is important for bone
formation."
pg. 2
,Correct - This is the correct mechanism of action for Vitamin D
3."It stimulates skin cells to produce calcium, which is then
released into thebloodstream to be used for bone
formation."
Incorrect- This is not the correct mechanism of action for Vitamin D
4."Vitamin D supplements should not be taken by someone of your
age."
Incorrect - Vitamin D supplements should be taken for patients
who are homebound, institutionalized, or by some other
limitations, unable to meet daily requirements. Thiswoman works
the night shift, which may limit her ability to absorb Vitamin D
naturally.
A 45-year old woman is prescribed ropinirole (Requip) for
Parkinson's Disease. The patient is living at home with her
daughter. The nurse is most concerned about whichside effect of
ropinirole?
1. Slurred speech
2. Sudden dizziness
3. Masklike facial expression
4. Stooped Posture - ans1. Slurred speech
Incorrect - Slurred speech is a common symptom of PD, not a side
effect of this drug.
2.Sudden dizziness
Correct - Dizziness and orthostatic hypotension are serious adverse
effects of this drug that can lead to an increased risk of falls.
Ropinirole's drug class is a dopamine agonist,which mimic dopamine
in the brain (PD is characterized by a lack of dopamine).
3.Masklike facial expression
Incorrect - Masklike facial expression is a common symptom of PD,
pg. 3
, not a side effect ofthis drug.
4.Stooped Posture
Incorrect - Stooped Posture is a common symptom of PD, not a side
effect of this drug.
A 65 year old man is prescribed Flomax (Tamsulosin) for Benign
Prostatic Hyperplasia.The patient lives in an upstairs apartment. The
nurse is most concerned about which side effect of Flomax?
1. Hypotension
2. Tachycardia
3. Back Pain
4. Difficulty Urinating - ans1. Hypotension
Correct - Hypotension can lead to dizziness and a risk for injury to the
patient.
2. Tachycardia
pg. 4
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