Skeletal Muscle, Bone, and Joint
Disorder Drugs Questions With
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Osteoporosis Preadmin assessment
assess for pain
Arthritis Preadmin Assessment
examine the affected joints in the extremities for appearance of the
skin over the joint, evidence of joint deformity, and mobility of the
affected joint
Drug for a Musculoskeletal Disorder Preadministration Assessment
-Obtaining the patient's history
-question patients regarding their ability to carry out activities of daily
living
-Vital signs and weight
-laboratory tests and bone scans to measure bone density
-describe the patient's physical condition and limitations
Ongoing Assessment for Drugs for a Musculoskeletal Disorder
-inspect and document the joints involved every 1 to 2 hours to
identify immediately a response or nonresponse to therapy
-question the patient regarding the relief of pain, as well as adverse
, drug reactions.
-evaluation of therapy may be daily or yearly
Musculoskeletal Disorder Drugs Nursing Diagnosis
-Readiness for Enhanced Fluid Balance
-Impaired Comfort: Gastric Distress
-Risk for Injury
-Risk for Allergy Response
Intervention for Readiness for Enhanced Fluid Balance related to Uric
Acid Inhibitors
-instruct the patient to take the drug upon arising in the morning, with
6 to 8 ounces of water, and remain in an upright position
-Discuss ways to provide adequate fluids and remind the patient
frequently of the importance of increasing fluid intake
-it may be necessary to administer intravenous (IV) fluids
Intervention for Gastric Distress related to Bone Resorption Inhibitor
-instruct the patient to take the drug upon arising in the morning, with
6 to 8 ounces of water, and remain in an upright position
-remain upright (avoid lying down) for at least 30 minutes after taking
the drug
What should be avoided when admin of Etidronate?
it should not be administered within 2 hours of food, vitamin and
mineral supplements, or antacids
Intervention for Risk for Injury related to Musculoskeletal Disorder
Drugs
-cause drowsiness
-pain or deformity may hamper mobility
-teach the family to monitor the patient carefully before allowing the
patient to ambulate alone
-If drowsiness does occur, assistance with ambulatory activities is
necessary
-bed rest require position changes and skin care every 2 hours
-osteoporosis may require a brace or corset when out of bed
Intervention for Risk for Allergic Response related to more Toxic
Musculoskeletal Disorder Drugs