The graduate nurse did well on the NCLEX-PN practice exam, and ...

[stevenposner]

The graduate nurse did well on the NCLEX-PN practice exam, and should schedule the actual examination:
 
  1. In six months.
  2. In six weeks.
  3. As soon as possible.
  4. After taking a review class.

Question 2

The client reports confusion about the name of his medications. The nurse explains that the generic name of a medication:
 
  1. Is the name under which it is listed in one of the official publications
  2. The name which describes the drug constituents precisely
  3. Is the name given before a drug becomes official
  4. Is the name used by the drug manufacturer

[cdmart10]

Answer to Question 1

3
Rationale: If the graduate did well with the NCLEX-PN, and does well answering the review questions, it is best to apply to take the actual examination as soon as possible while she is accustomed to answering test questions. Research indicates that students who wait longer than six months are less successful than those who take the exam sooner.

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale: the official name is the name under which a drug is listed in one of the official publications