Musculoskeletal ATI
ATI Musculoskeletal System Test 2025
A nurse is teaching about self-administering methotrexate to a client who has RA.
Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
"Use a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug to reduce toxicity."
"If you miss a dose, go ahead and take it with the next scheduled dose."
"Drink a minimum of 2 liters of water per day to promote the drug's excretion."
"Take it in the morning to prevent insomnia." -Correct Answer ✔"Drink a
minimum of 2 liters of water per day to promote the drug's excretion."
A nurse is teaching a client about raloxifene. Which of the following information
should the nurse include? Select all that apply
Perform a breast self-examination twice per month.
Increase physical activity by taking walks.
Use a contraceptive if there is any possibility of pregnancy.
Take the drug on an empty stomach.
Increase intake of calcium and vitamin D. -Correct Answer ✔- Increase psychical
activity by taking walks
- Use BC if there is any possibility of pregnancy
- Increased intake of calcium and Vit D
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for etanercept. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
Administer a tuberculin skin test prior to starting the medication.
Teach the client that fevers are common while taking this medication.
Determine if the client has chronic hypertension.
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Mix the medication with methotrexate prior to administration. -Correct Answer
✔Admin a tuberculin skin test prior to starting the medication
A nurse is teaching a client about methotrexate therapy for RA. Which of the
following statements by the client indicated understanding of the teaching?
"I will take a birth control pill every day."
"Methotrexate decreases my chances of developing an infection."
"I take methotrexate every day with breakfast."
"I will aim to drink five 8-ounce glasses of water per day." -Correct Answer ✔"I
will take a birth control every day."
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for etanercept. Which of
the following statements should the nurse make?
"You will inject this medication once a week in your thigh muscle."
"You should report signs of infection to your provider immediately."
"You will need to avoid taking ibuprofen while on this medication."
"You will need to receive a MMR vaccine 1 month after starting this medication." -
Correct Answer ✔"You should report signs of infection to your provider
immediately"
A nurse is teaching a client about methotrexate therapy for RA? Which of the
following information should be included? Select all that apply
Avoid being near people who are sick with a communicable illness.
Periodic laboratory tests are required.
The drug's effects are immediate.
Report bruising or petechiae.
Musculoskeletal ATI
ATI Musculoskeletal System Test 2025
A nurse is teaching about self-administering methotrexate to a client who has RA.
Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
"Use a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug to reduce toxicity."
"If you miss a dose, go ahead and take it with the next scheduled dose."
"Drink a minimum of 2 liters of water per day to promote the drug's excretion."
"Take it in the morning to prevent insomnia." -Correct Answer ✔"Drink a
minimum of 2 liters of water per day to promote the drug's excretion."
A nurse is teaching a client about raloxifene. Which of the following information
should the nurse include? Select all that apply
Perform a breast self-examination twice per month.
Increase physical activity by taking walks.
Use a contraceptive if there is any possibility of pregnancy.
Take the drug on an empty stomach.
Increase intake of calcium and vitamin D. -Correct Answer ✔- Increase psychical
activity by taking walks
- Use BC if there is any possibility of pregnancy
- Increased intake of calcium and Vit D
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for etanercept. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
Administer a tuberculin skin test prior to starting the medication.
Teach the client that fevers are common while taking this medication.
Determine if the client has chronic hypertension.
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Mix the medication with methotrexate prior to administration. -Correct Answer
✔Admin a tuberculin skin test prior to starting the medication
A nurse is teaching a client about methotrexate therapy for RA. Which of the
following statements by the client indicated understanding of the teaching?
"I will take a birth control pill every day."
"Methotrexate decreases my chances of developing an infection."
"I take methotrexate every day with breakfast."
"I will aim to drink five 8-ounce glasses of water per day." -Correct Answer ✔"I
will take a birth control every day."
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for etanercept. Which of
the following statements should the nurse make?
"You will inject this medication once a week in your thigh muscle."
"You should report signs of infection to your provider immediately."
"You will need to avoid taking ibuprofen while on this medication."
"You will need to receive a MMR vaccine 1 month after starting this medication." -
Correct Answer ✔"You should report signs of infection to your provider
immediately"
A nurse is teaching a client about methotrexate therapy for RA? Which of the
following information should be included? Select all that apply
Avoid being near people who are sick with a communicable illness.
Periodic laboratory tests are required.
The drug's effects are immediate.
Report bruising or petechiae.
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