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National Council Licensure Examination - NCLEX-RN (Page 37 )

Updated On: 17-Feb-2026
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A client with bipolar disorder taking lithium tells the nurse that he has ringing in his ears, blurred vision, and diarrhea. The nurse notices a slight tremor in his left hand and a slurring pattern to his speech. Which of the following actions by the nurse is appropriate?

  1. Administer a stat dose of lithium as necessary.
  2. Recognize this as an expected response to lithium.
  3. Request an order for a stat blood lithium level.
  4. Give an oral dose of lithium antidote.

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

(A) These symptoms are indicative of lithium toxicity. A stat dose of lithium could be fatal. (B) These are toxic effects of lithium therapy. (C) The client is exhibiting symptoms of lithium toxicity, which may be validated by lab studies. (D) There is no known lithium antidote.



The nurse would expect to include which of the following when planning the management of the client with Lyme disease?

  1. Complete bed rest for 6­8 weeks
  2. Tetracycline treatment
  3. IV amphotericin B
  4. High-protein diet with limited fluids

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

(A) The client is not placed on complete bed rest for 6 weeks. (B) Tetracycline is the treatment of choice for children with Lyme disease who are over the age of 9. (C) IV amphotericin B is the treatment for histoplasmosis. (D) The client is not restricted to a high-protein diet with limited fluids.



The nurse would expect to include which of the following when planning the management of the client with Lyme disease?

  1. Complete bed rest for 6­8 weeks
  2. Tetracycline treatment
  3. IV amphotericin B
  4. High-protein diet with limited fluids

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

(A) The client is not placed on complete bed rest for 6 weeks. (B) Tetracycline is the treatment of choice for children with Lyme disease who are over the age of 9. (C) IV amphotericin B is the treatment for histoplasmosis. (D) The client is not restricted to a high-protein diet with limited fluids.



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)

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

(A) Verapamil has the respiratory side effect of nasal or chest congestion, dyspnea, shortness of breath (SOB), and wheezing. (B) Amrinone has the effect of increased contractility and dilation of the vascular smooth muscle. It has no noted respiratory side effects. (C) Epinephrine has the effect of bronchodilation through stimulation. (D) Propranolol, esmolol, and labetalol are all - blocking agents, which can increase airway resistance and cause bronchospasms.



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)

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

(A) Verapamil has the respiratory side effect of nasal or chest congestion, dyspnea, shortness of breath (SOB), and wheezing. (B) Amrinone has the effect of increased contractility and dilation of the vascular smooth muscle. It has no noted respiratory side effects. (C) Epinephrine has the effect of bronchodilation through stimulation. (D) Propranolol, esmolol, and labetalol are all - blocking agents, which can increase airway resistance and cause bronchospasms.






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