Disease and Disorders NCLEX Practice Questions
540 questions
A patient with acute appendicitis is most likely to experience pain in which of the following locations?Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?Which of the following is a risk factor for developing osteoarthritis?Which of the following is a risk factor for developing cancer?What is the primary cause of peptic ulcer disease?A client with renal artery stenosis is prescribed an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Which assessment finding should the nurse monitor…A nurse is caring for a client with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which of the following interventions should the nurse…A 50-year-old male presents with erectile dysfunction. He has a history of hypertension and is currently on multiple antihypertensive medications.…Which type of cancer affects the lymphatic system?A client with epilepsy is prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin). The nurse educates the client about potential side effects of the medication.…A client with acute kidney injury (AKI) is at risk for hyperkalemia. Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering to…Which of the following assessment findings is indicative of a tension pneumothorax?The nurse is caring for a client with chronic renal failure. Which dietary modification should the nurse recommend to manage…A client with renal failure is scheduled for a renal biopsy. Which action should the nurse take post-procedure?A patient presents with vesicular lesions grouped in a dermatomal pattern. Which condition is most likely?A patient with a leg cast complains of severe itching beneath the cast. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize?A patient with breast cancer is positive for HER2/neu. Which treatment is most likely to be effective?Which of the following is a potential complication of long-term proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use?The nurse is caring for a client with pulmonary embolism. Which assessment finding should the nurse prioritize?In heart failure, which of the following medications is commonly used to reduce preload and afterload by blocking the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone…A patient with Huntington's disease is most likely to exhibit which of the following symptoms?A client with acute kidney injury is prescribed a loop diuretic. Which assessment finding indicates a therapeutic response to the…A client with a history of osteomyelitis presents with fever and localized bone pain. The nurse should anticipate which diagnostic…Which of the following is a common symptom of asthma?A client with a lower leg fracture is placed in Buck's traction. Which assessment finding indicates a complication of this…What is a common side effect of opioid analgesics on the gastrointestinal system?Which of the following conditions is characterized by inflammation of the skin, causing redness, itching, and swelling?A client with a leg cast reports increasing pain and numbness in the toes. Which action should the nurse take…What is the primary risk factor for bladder cancer?The nurse is assessing a client with pericarditis. Which finding is characteristic of pericarditis?Pneumonia is commonly caused by:Which of the following is a common symptom of ulcerative colitis?The nurse is caring for a client with diabetic nephropathy. Which laboratory finding is indicative of this condition?A patient with prostate cancer undergoes androgen deprivation therapy. Which side effect is commonly associated with this treatment?What is the recommended age for women to begin regular screening for cervical cancer with a Pap test?Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of pancreatic cancer?A patient with chronic pancreatitis is prescribed pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT). Which instruction should the nurse provide to the…A patient with a history of gastric ulcers is prescribed sucralfate (Carafate). The nurse instructs the patient to take sucralfate:The nurse is caring for a client with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Which complication is associated with ARDS?A patient with a history of multiple fractures due to osteogenesis imperfecta is admitted to the hospital. Which intervention should…Which of the following is a common complication of bronchiolitis in infants?Which of the following lesions is characteristic of herpes zoster (shingles)?Which diagnostic test is commonly used to confirm the presence of Helicobacter pylori infection?A patient with a history of recurrent miscarriages is diagnosed with antiphospholipid syndrome. Which of the following laboratory findings would…A 48-year-old female presents with postmenopausal bleeding. Endometrial biopsy reveals atypical glandular cells. Which of the following is the most…Which of the following nursing interventions is appropriate for a client experiencing dysmenorrhea?Which finding is characteristic of compartment syndrome?Which of the following is a complication associated with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)?The nurse is caring for a client with pulmonary fibrosis. Which finding should the nurse anticipate during auscultation of the…Which of the following dietary factors is associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer?