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ATI MUSCULOSKELETAL EXAM LATEST 2025/ 2026
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||LATEST
EXAM!!|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
A nurse is preparing to administer auranofin (Ridaura) for
a client who has rheumatoid arthritis. Thenurse should
monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects
of this medication? (Select all that apply.)
A. Insomnia
B. Stomatitis
C. Visual changes
D. Bruising
E. Pruritus - Answer-B Stomatitis
D Bruising
E Pruritus
A nurse is evaluating teaching for a client who has
rheumatoid arthritis and is beginning a prescriptionfor
methotrexate (Rheumatrex). Which of the following
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statements by the client indicates understanding of the
teaching?
A. "I will be sure to return to the clinic at least once a year
to have my blood drawn while I'm taking methotrexate."
B. "I will take this medication on an empty stomach."
C. "I'll let the doctor know if I develop sores in my mouth
while taking this medication."
D. "I should stop taking oral contraceptives while I'm
taking methotrexate." - Answer-"I'll let the doctor know if I
develop sores in my mouth while taking this medication."
(C)
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is taking
raloxifene (Evista) to prevent postmenopausal
osteoporosis. The nurse should advise the client that
which of the following are adverse effects of this
medication? (Select all that apply.)
A. Hot flashes
B. Lump in breast
C. Swelling or redness in calf
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D. Shortness of breath
E. Difficulty swallowing - Answer-A, C, D. (Hot flashes, calf
redness/swelling, SOB.)
A client who has osteoporosis has a new prescription for
alendronate (Fosamax). Which of the following
instructions should the nurse provide for the client? (Select
all that apply.)
A. Take medication in the morning before eating.
B. Chew tablets to increase bioavailability.
C. Drink a full glass of water with each tablet.
D. Take Fosamax with an antacid if heartburn occurs.
E. Avoid lying down after taking this medication. - Answer-
A, C, E. (Meds before eating, glass of water, avoid lying
down.)
A nurse is caring for a young adult client whose serum
calcium is 8.8 mg/dL. Which of the following medications
should the nurse anticipate administering to this client?
A. Calcitonin-salmon (Miacalcin)
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B. Calcium carbonate (Tums)
C. Zoledronic (Reclast)
D. Ibandronate (Boniva) - Answer-B. Calcium carbonate
(Tums)
A nurse is providing instruction to a client who has a new
prescription for calcitonin-salmon (Miacalcin) for
postmenopausal osteoporosis. Which of the following
should the nurse teach the client regarding
self-administration of this medication?
A. Swallow tablets on an empty stomach with plenty of
water.
B. Watch for skin rash and redness when applying
calcitonin-salmon topically.
C. Mix the liquid medication with juice and take it after
meals.
D. Alternate nostrils each time calcitonin-salmon is
inhaled. - Answer-D. (Alternate nostrils each time
calcitonin-salmon is inhaled.)
An obese client with degenerative joint disease is being
managed with aspirin therapy. The nurse determines that
ATI MUSCULOSKELETAL EXAM LATEST 2025/ 2026
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||LATEST
EXAM!!|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
A nurse is preparing to administer auranofin (Ridaura) for
a client who has rheumatoid arthritis. Thenurse should
monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects
of this medication? (Select all that apply.)
A. Insomnia
B. Stomatitis
C. Visual changes
D. Bruising
E. Pruritus - Answer-B Stomatitis
D Bruising
E Pruritus
A nurse is evaluating teaching for a client who has
rheumatoid arthritis and is beginning a prescriptionfor
methotrexate (Rheumatrex). Which of the following
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statements by the client indicates understanding of the
teaching?
A. "I will be sure to return to the clinic at least once a year
to have my blood drawn while I'm taking methotrexate."
B. "I will take this medication on an empty stomach."
C. "I'll let the doctor know if I develop sores in my mouth
while taking this medication."
D. "I should stop taking oral contraceptives while I'm
taking methotrexate." - Answer-"I'll let the doctor know if I
develop sores in my mouth while taking this medication."
(C)
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is taking
raloxifene (Evista) to prevent postmenopausal
osteoporosis. The nurse should advise the client that
which of the following are adverse effects of this
medication? (Select all that apply.)
A. Hot flashes
B. Lump in breast
C. Swelling or redness in calf
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D. Shortness of breath
E. Difficulty swallowing - Answer-A, C, D. (Hot flashes, calf
redness/swelling, SOB.)
A client who has osteoporosis has a new prescription for
alendronate (Fosamax). Which of the following
instructions should the nurse provide for the client? (Select
all that apply.)
A. Take medication in the morning before eating.
B. Chew tablets to increase bioavailability.
C. Drink a full glass of water with each tablet.
D. Take Fosamax with an antacid if heartburn occurs.
E. Avoid lying down after taking this medication. - Answer-
A, C, E. (Meds before eating, glass of water, avoid lying
down.)
A nurse is caring for a young adult client whose serum
calcium is 8.8 mg/dL. Which of the following medications
should the nurse anticipate administering to this client?
A. Calcitonin-salmon (Miacalcin)
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B. Calcium carbonate (Tums)
C. Zoledronic (Reclast)
D. Ibandronate (Boniva) - Answer-B. Calcium carbonate
(Tums)
A nurse is providing instruction to a client who has a new
prescription for calcitonin-salmon (Miacalcin) for
postmenopausal osteoporosis. Which of the following
should the nurse teach the client regarding
self-administration of this medication?
A. Swallow tablets on an empty stomach with plenty of
water.
B. Watch for skin rash and redness when applying
calcitonin-salmon topically.
C. Mix the liquid medication with juice and take it after
meals.
D. Alternate nostrils each time calcitonin-salmon is
inhaled. - Answer-D. (Alternate nostrils each time
calcitonin-salmon is inhaled.)
An obese client with degenerative joint disease is being
managed with aspirin therapy. The nurse determines that
