Disease and Disorders NCLEX Practice Questions
540 questions
Which medication is commonly used to manage symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D)?Which condition is characterized by the formation of kidney stones?What is the mainstay treatment for moderate to severe acne vulgaris?The nurse is assessing a client with renal cell carcinoma. Which manifestation should the nurse expect to find?Which of the following is a risk factor for developing a stroke?What is a common symptom of Guillain-Barré syndrome?A patient with ulcerative colitis is admitted with severe diarrhea and abdominal pain. Which medication would the nurse anticipate being…A client with Parkinson's disease is prescribed levodopa/carbidopa. The nurse instructs the client about dietary restrictions to prevent medication interactions.…A client presents with a raised, firm, pink lesion with a central crater and rolled borders. This description is consistent…A patient with suspected peptic ulcer disease is scheduled for an upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy. The nurse instructs the patient…Which condition is characterized by the formation of small, fluid-filled sacs in the ovaries?Which of the following is a potential complication of untreated gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?Inhaled corticosteroids are commonly prescribed for:Which of the following is a characteristic feature of osteogenesis imperfecta?What is the primary cause of congestive heart failure?Which of the following medications is typically used to treat nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy?Which of the following is the primary causative organism in cellulitis?What is the term for cancer that has spread from its primary site to other parts of the body?What is the term used to describe the uncontrollable growth and spread of abnormal cells in the body?A client with a history of heart failure is prescribed carvedilol. The nurse understands that carvedilol primarily acts as:A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is prescribed a long-acting beta2 agonist (LABA). Which medication is classified as…Which of the following assessments is most indicative of increased intracranial pressure in a patient with a head injury?Which of the following is a common complication of diabetic nephropathy?Which of the following is a risk factor for developing coronary artery disease?A client with pneumonia is prescribed a course of antibiotics. When educating the client about the importance of completing the…A client with end-stage heart failure is being evaluated for heart transplantation. Which of the following criteria would make the…Which type of cancer originates in the cells of the skin's pigment-producing cells?A client with renal failure is receiving peritoneal dialysis. During the exchange, the client reports abdominal pain and cloudy dialysate…A client with acute kidney injury (AKI) has a urine output of 10 ml/hr. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize?What is the primary cause of rheumatoid arthritis?Which of the following is a primary risk factor for the development of pressure ulcers?A client with lung cancer is scheduled for a bronchoscopy. Before the procedure, the nurse should ensure the client:Which of the following is a risk factor associated with the development of cancer?A patient is scheduled for a colonoscopy. Which instruction should the nurse provide to the patient regarding the bowel preparation?Which condition is characterized by sudden, severe headaches often described as "the worst headache of my life"?What is the primary cause of diaper rash in infants?A nurse is caring for a client with eczema. Which of the following nursing interventions is appropriate for managing eczema?What is a common initial symptom of Alzheimer's disease?A client with renal failure is prescribed epoetin alfa. The nurse understands that the purpose of this medication is to:Which of the following interventions is indicated for a patient with end-stage renal disease (ESRD)?Which of the following statements about oncogenes is true?Which medication class is often prescribed to manage symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?Which of the following is a method of early detection for breast cancer?A client with renal calculi is prescribed a thiazide diuretic. What is the primary rationale for this medication?Which medication is commonly used to treat hypertension?What is the most appropriate initial treatment for a patient with a suspected diagnosis of tinea corporis?A 28-year-old female presents with vaginal itching and a thick, white vaginal discharge with a cottage cheese-like appearance. The patient…Which of the following medications is commonly used to manage symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease?Which of the following medications is contraindicated in a patient with myasthenia gravis?Which condition is characterized by a bulging of the wall of an artery?