NCLEX-PN Practice Set 2
1. If a child has an abnormal, convex curvature of the spine, what is the likely diagnosis?
A: scoliosis
B: mitosis
C: meiosis
D: kyphosis
2. What condition is characterized by involuntary twitching movements of the muscles,
particularly rolling of the tongue?
A: rheumatic fever
B: colic
C: meningitis
D: tardive dyskinesia
3. Which foods should be avoided while on MAOI antidepressants?
A: any foods that contain tyramine
B: stimulants
C: any foods that contain lactin
D: coagulants
4. What kind of antacids are known to cause diarrhea?
A: those that contain calcium
B: those that contain protein
C: those that contain aluminum
D: those that contain magnesium
5. Which of the following is NOT a complication of heat stroke?
A: renal failure
B: muscle spasms
C: rhabdomyolysis
D: seizure
6. What is the best initial treatment for hypercalcemia?
A: calcium
B: saline and furosemide
C: bed rest
D: intravenous antibiotics
7. What is the most common transfusion reaction?
A: coma
B: nausea
C: anxiety
D: fever
8. What is another name for primal adrenal insufficiency?
A: Addison's disease
B: hypoglycemia
C: Parkinson's disease
D: leukemia
9. What is the most common cancer among men?
A: lung
B: prostate
C: brain
D: pancreatic
10. Which of the following is NOT a common form of antidepressant?
A: MAOI drugs
B: tricyclics
C: antihistamines
D: SSRI drugs
Answer Key
1. D. Kyphosis of the spine is typically an abnormally convex curvature of the spine.
2. D. The classic symptom of tardive dyskinesia is involuntary spasms of the facial muscles, especially rolling of the tongue.
3. A. Foods containing tyramine should be avoided while on MAOI antidepressants.
4. D. Magnesium-based antacids are notorious for causing diarrhea.
5. B. Renal failure, rhabdomyolysis, and seizures are all symptoms of heat stroke.
6. B. Saline and furomeside should be administered as soon as possible during cases of hypercalcemia.
7. D. The most common adverse reaction after a transfusion is fever.
8. A. Addison's disease is also known as primal adrenal insufficiency.
9. A. Prostate cancer is also very common in males.
10. C. MAOI, SSRI, and tricyclic medications are all common forms of antidepressants.
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