NCLEX PN Practice Test with NGN Practice Question
Potential Prescription, Anticipated, Not Anticipated,,Radio
Scenario/Extract:
The nurse is caring for a 25-year-old female client.
History and Physical
Body System
General
Client reports jitteriness, anxiety, and palpitations for the past 2 months. Fine hand tremor is noted. Client reports insomnia for approximately 1 week.
Integumentary
Client is diaphoretic.
Eye, Ear, Nose, andThroat (EENT)
Exophthalmos is noted. Goiter is present.
Gastrointestinal
Client reports 10 lb (4.5 kg) weight loss over the past month. Bowel sounds are normoactive. Client reports diarrhea for the past few days.
Reproductive
Last menstrual period was 3 months ago.
Vital Signs
T 99.2 F (37.3 C)
P 164
RR 22
BP 156/92
For each potential prescription, click to specify whether the prescription is anticipated or not anticipated at this time.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E,F
Rationale: A: Propranolol is anticipated to manage tachycardia and palpitations. B: Methimazole is anticipated to treat hyperthyroidism by reducing thyroid hormone production. C: A pregnancy test is anticipated due to the absence of menstruation for 3 months, as pregnancy can affect treatment choices. D: A high-calorie diet is anticipated to address weight loss and increased metabolism. E: Moisturizing eye drops are anticipated for exophthalmos-related eye dryness. F: Continuous cardiac monitoring is anticipated due to the high pulse rate (164). G: Thyroid hormone replacement is not anticipated, as the client has hyperthyroidism, not hypothyroidism.
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