PHARMACOLOGY MADE EASY 5.0 THE
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM TEST |
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026
UPDATE | 100% CORRECT
*The nurse should first address the client's [---], followed by the client's [---].*
2 months ago:
Client is a 58-year-old female who is recently diagnosed with osteoporosis.
Reports a history of non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, managed with
diet and exercise. Walks 3 to 4 miles 5 to 6 days per week.
Today:
Client reports burning with urination and urinary frequency. Client reports
occasional fatigue and occasional back pain that is relieved with
acetaminophen. Reports back pain level today is 4 on a scale from 1 to 10.
Has recently noticed numbness in hands. Client reports decrease in walking
because of work obligations; currently walking 1 day per week. - ANSWERS-
The nurse should first address the client's [calcium level], followed by the
client's [urinalysis].
*Click to highlight the findings that indicate an adverse effect of the
medication the client was prescribed for osteoporosis. To deselect a finding,
click on the finding again.*
6 months ago:
Raloxifene 60 mg PO once daily
Today:
Platelet count
INR - ANSWERS-Calf pain
Right pedal pulse +1
, Right foot is cool to touch
Platelet count 600,000/mm3 (150,000 to 400,000/mm3)
*Which findings should the nurse determine are contraindications to the
client taking the newly prescribed medication?*
1 week ago:
Client reports taking meloxicam for RA for several years and discontinued it a
few months ago when it was no longer effective. Currently taking
acetaminophen 650 mg as needed for arthritis pain. The provider discussed
with the client the plan to prescribe methotrexate after laboratory results are
complete.
Today:
Client in clinic to discuss laboratory results and treatment plan for RA. -
ANSWERS-Liver enzymes
CBC
A nurse is teaching a client about calcitonin-salmon intranasal spray to treat
osteoporosis. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
(Select all that apply.) - ANSWERS-Report rash or itching
Prime the pump before the first dose
Report nasal irritation
A nurse is teaching a client who is taking etanercept for rheumatoid arthritis.
The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following
indications of an adverse reaction to this medication? - ANSWERS-Skin rash
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking alendronate to treat
postmenopausal osteoporosis. The nurse should explain to the client that
alendronate increases bone mass by which of the following actions? -
ANSWERS-Decreases activity of osteoclasts
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM TEST |
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026
UPDATE | 100% CORRECT
*The nurse should first address the client's [---], followed by the client's [---].*
2 months ago:
Client is a 58-year-old female who is recently diagnosed with osteoporosis.
Reports a history of non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, managed with
diet and exercise. Walks 3 to 4 miles 5 to 6 days per week.
Today:
Client reports burning with urination and urinary frequency. Client reports
occasional fatigue and occasional back pain that is relieved with
acetaminophen. Reports back pain level today is 4 on a scale from 1 to 10.
Has recently noticed numbness in hands. Client reports decrease in walking
because of work obligations; currently walking 1 day per week. - ANSWERS-
The nurse should first address the client's [calcium level], followed by the
client's [urinalysis].
*Click to highlight the findings that indicate an adverse effect of the
medication the client was prescribed for osteoporosis. To deselect a finding,
click on the finding again.*
6 months ago:
Raloxifene 60 mg PO once daily
Today:
Platelet count
INR - ANSWERS-Calf pain
Right pedal pulse +1
, Right foot is cool to touch
Platelet count 600,000/mm3 (150,000 to 400,000/mm3)
*Which findings should the nurse determine are contraindications to the
client taking the newly prescribed medication?*
1 week ago:
Client reports taking meloxicam for RA for several years and discontinued it a
few months ago when it was no longer effective. Currently taking
acetaminophen 650 mg as needed for arthritis pain. The provider discussed
with the client the plan to prescribe methotrexate after laboratory results are
complete.
Today:
Client in clinic to discuss laboratory results and treatment plan for RA. -
ANSWERS-Liver enzymes
CBC
A nurse is teaching a client about calcitonin-salmon intranasal spray to treat
osteoporosis. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
(Select all that apply.) - ANSWERS-Report rash or itching
Prime the pump before the first dose
Report nasal irritation
A nurse is teaching a client who is taking etanercept for rheumatoid arthritis.
The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following
indications of an adverse reaction to this medication? - ANSWERS-Skin rash
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking alendronate to treat
postmenopausal osteoporosis. The nurse should explain to the client that
alendronate increases bone mass by which of the following actions? -
ANSWERS-Decreases activity of osteoclasts
