Med-Surg 1 Final Exam

Med-Surg 1 Final Exam Which medication information should the nurse identify as a potential risk to a patients muskuloskeletal system? a. The patient takes a daily multivitamin and calcium supplement b. the patient has headaches with NSAIDs c. The patient takes hormone replacement therapy (hrt) to prevent "hot flashes" d. The patient has asthma requiring frequent therapy with oral corticosteroids - ANSWER d. Frequent or chronic corticosteroid use may lead to skeletal problems such as avascular necrosis and osteoporosis. The use of HRT and calcium supplements will help prevent osteoporosis. NSAID use does not increase the risk for musculoskeletal problems. The nurse cares for an agitates patient who was admitted to the ED after taking a hallucinogenic drug and trying to jump from a third-story window. Which patient problem should the nurse assign as the highest priority? a. risk for injury b. anxiety c. disturbed coping d. substance abuse - ANSWER