NCLEX QUESTION ANSWERS PUBLISHED ON 19-07-2016

1.While taking amiloride hydrochloride the patient should be advised to
 A:-take before food
 B:-avoid large quantities of food rich in potassium
 C:-take food rich in potassium
 D:-take food rich in sodium

Answer:-  B:-avoid large quantities of food rich in potassium

2.Biopsy is
 A:-Postmortem examination
 B:-Postpartum examination
 C:-Forensic inspection
 D:-Examination of living tissue

Answer:-  D:-Examination of living tissue

3.Birth weight of a child doubles at
 A:-4 months
 B:-6 months
 C:-8months

 D:-12 months

Answer:-  B:-6 months

4.Which of the following drug has got high level of first pass metabolism ?
 A:-salbutamol
 B:-tolbutamide
 C:-phenobarbitone
 D:-theophylline

Answer:- A:-salbutamol

5.Chemotherapy means
 A:-Treatment of disease by means of heat
 B:-Treatment of disease by means of cold
 C:-Treatment of disease by means of meditation
 D:-Treatment of disease by means of drugs

Answer:-  D:-Treatment of disease by means of drugs