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ATI Musculoskeletal Exam Includes Accurate And
Verified Questions Covering Assessment And
Management Of Musculoskeletal Conditions Such As
Fractures, Sprains, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis,
Amputations, And Mobility Impairments.
A nurse is caring for a client who is currently taking
methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse should identify
that which of the following is an adverse effect of this
medication?
-Hypertension
-Thrombocytopenia
-Glaucoma
-Edema - ANSWER-Thrombocytopenia
A nurse should identify that a client who has diabetes mellitus
and is taking etanercept is at an increased risk for which of the
following adverse effects? -Kidney toxicity
-Infection
-Gout
-Deep vein thrombosis - ANSWER-Infection
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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 enpty stomach -Increase intake of caloum
and vitamin D - ANSWER--increase physical activity by taking
walks
-Use a contraceptive if there is any possibility of pregnancy
-Increase intake of caloum and vitamin D
Alendronate is contraindicated for administration to clients who
have which of the following conditions?
-Heart failure
-Fish protein allergy
-Inability to sit upright
-Tuberculosis - ANSWER-Inability to sit upright
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.)
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-Report rash or itching.
-Deliver two sprays to each nostril.
-Prime the pump before the first dose.
-Report nasal irritation.
-Hold the pump horizontally. - ANSWER--Report rash or
itching.
-Prime the pump before the first dose. -Report nasal irritation.
A nurse is teaching about self-administering methotrexate to a
client who has rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following
statements should the nurse make? - ANSWER-"Drink 2 to 3
liters of water per day to promote the drug's excretion."
Which of the following is a therapeutic action of raloxifene? -
ANSWER-Mimics the effects of estrogen on bone tissue
A nurse is teaching a client about adverse effects of etanercept.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates
understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER-" I will need to get
my blood drawn periodically while on this medication."
ATI Musculoskeletal Exam Includes Accurate And
Verified Questions Covering Assessment And
Management Of Musculoskeletal Conditions Such As
Fractures, Sprains, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis,
Amputations, And Mobility Impairments.
A nurse is caring for a client who is currently taking
methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse should identify
that which of the following is an adverse effect of this
medication?
-Hypertension
-Thrombocytopenia
-Glaucoma
-Edema - ANSWER-Thrombocytopenia
A nurse should identify that a client who has diabetes mellitus
and is taking etanercept is at an increased risk for which of the
following adverse effects? -Kidney toxicity
-Infection
-Gout
-Deep vein thrombosis - ANSWER-Infection
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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 enpty stomach -Increase intake of caloum
and vitamin D - ANSWER--increase physical activity by taking
walks
-Use a contraceptive if there is any possibility of pregnancy
-Increase intake of caloum and vitamin D
Alendronate is contraindicated for administration to clients who
have which of the following conditions?
-Heart failure
-Fish protein allergy
-Inability to sit upright
-Tuberculosis - ANSWER-Inability to sit upright
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.)
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-Report rash or itching.
-Deliver two sprays to each nostril.
-Prime the pump before the first dose.
-Report nasal irritation.
-Hold the pump horizontally. - ANSWER--Report rash or
itching.
-Prime the pump before the first dose. -Report nasal irritation.
A nurse is teaching about self-administering methotrexate to a
client who has rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following
statements should the nurse make? - ANSWER-"Drink 2 to 3
liters of water per day to promote the drug's excretion."
Which of the following is a therapeutic action of raloxifene? -
ANSWER-Mimics the effects of estrogen on bone tissue
A nurse is teaching a client about adverse effects of etanercept.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates
understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER-" I will need to get
my blood drawn periodically while on this medication."
