NCLEX RN Medication Practice Questions quiz
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1 Question 1
A client taking aspirin daily reports ringing in the ears. What should the nurse do?
☐ A. Document as normal finding
☐ B. Reduce fluid intake
☑ C. Notify the provider
☐ D. Encourage exercise
RATIONALE
Tinnitus is an early sign of salicylate (aspirin) toxicity and should be reported immediately.
KEY TERMS EXPLAINED
Aspirin = salicylate medication
Tinnitus = ringing in the ears
Salicylate toxicity = overdose of aspirin
Early sign = first indication of a problem
,2 Question 2
A client on statins reports muscle pain. What should the nurse suspect?
☐ A. Hyperkalemia
☑ B. Rhabdomyolysis
☐ C. Hypoglycemia
☐ D. Anemia
RATIONALE
Statins can cause muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis), which is serious and must be reported.
KEY TERMS EXPLAINED
Statins = cholesterol-lowering drugs
Rhabdomyolysis = muscle breakdown releasing toxins
Muscle pain = early warning sign
Kidney damage = possible complication
,3 Question 3
A client receives magnesium sulfate. Which finding indicates toxicity?
☑ A. Respiratory depression
☐ B. Increased reflexes
☐ C. Hypertension
☐ D. Tachycardia
RATIONALE
Magnesium toxicity suppresses the central nervous system, causing respiratory depression and
loss of reflexes.
KEY TERMS EXPLAINED
Magnesium sulfate = medication used in eclampsia
Toxicity = harmful drug level
Respiratory depression = slowed breathing
Reflexes = automatic body responses
, 4 Question 4
A client taking oral contraceptives should be taught to avoid which medication?
☐ A. Acetaminophen
☐ B. Ibuprofen
☑ C. Rifampin
☐ D. Calcium supplements
RATIONALE
Rifampin reduces the effectiveness of oral contraceptives, increasing pregnancy risk.
KEY TERMS EXPLAINED
Oral contraceptives = birth control pills
Rifampin = antibiotic
Drug interaction = effect of one drug on another
Effectiveness = ability to work properly
Auto-created from category assignment (NCLEX RN Medication Practice Questions).
Showing 40 questions (same pool and cap as a student attempt). Correct options are pre-
selected and highlighted as on the results page.
Bank category: NCLEX RN Medication Practice Questions
1 Question 1
A client taking aspirin daily reports ringing in the ears. What should the nurse do?
☐ A. Document as normal finding
☐ B. Reduce fluid intake
☑ C. Notify the provider
☐ D. Encourage exercise
RATIONALE
Tinnitus is an early sign of salicylate (aspirin) toxicity and should be reported immediately.
KEY TERMS EXPLAINED
Aspirin = salicylate medication
Tinnitus = ringing in the ears
Salicylate toxicity = overdose of aspirin
Early sign = first indication of a problem
,2 Question 2
A client on statins reports muscle pain. What should the nurse suspect?
☐ A. Hyperkalemia
☑ B. Rhabdomyolysis
☐ C. Hypoglycemia
☐ D. Anemia
RATIONALE
Statins can cause muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis), which is serious and must be reported.
KEY TERMS EXPLAINED
Statins = cholesterol-lowering drugs
Rhabdomyolysis = muscle breakdown releasing toxins
Muscle pain = early warning sign
Kidney damage = possible complication
,3 Question 3
A client receives magnesium sulfate. Which finding indicates toxicity?
☑ A. Respiratory depression
☐ B. Increased reflexes
☐ C. Hypertension
☐ D. Tachycardia
RATIONALE
Magnesium toxicity suppresses the central nervous system, causing respiratory depression and
loss of reflexes.
KEY TERMS EXPLAINED
Magnesium sulfate = medication used in eclampsia
Toxicity = harmful drug level
Respiratory depression = slowed breathing
Reflexes = automatic body responses
, 4 Question 4
A client taking oral contraceptives should be taught to avoid which medication?
☐ A. Acetaminophen
☐ B. Ibuprofen
☑ C. Rifampin
☐ D. Calcium supplements
RATIONALE
Rifampin reduces the effectiveness of oral contraceptives, increasing pregnancy risk.
KEY TERMS EXPLAINED
Oral contraceptives = birth control pills
Rifampin = antibiotic
Drug interaction = effect of one drug on another
Effectiveness = ability to work properly
