ATI MEDSURG 1 MUSCULOSKELETAL EXAM 2025 |
ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
EXPLANATIONS | GRADED A+ | VERIFIED ANSWERS |
LATEST EXAM (JUST RELEASED)
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
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
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 client who has a new prescription for calcitonin-salmon for
osteoporosis. Which of the following tests should the nurse tell the client to
expect before beginning this medication?
A. Skin test for allergy to the medication
B. ECG to rule out cardiac dysrhythmias
C. Mantoux test to rule out exposure to tuberculosis
D. Liver function tests to assess risk for medication toxicity - (ANSWER)
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)
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 additional teaching is needed when which
client statement is made?
a "I use heat sometimes to help reduce my pain and stiffness."
b "I frequently examine my stools for bleeding."
c "I take my aspirin when I have extreme pain or stiffness."
d "I started an exercise program to lose weight." - (ANSWER)ANSWER C
Rationale: Aspirin therapy is continuous and is effective only if therapeutic blood
levels are reached. It is not taken intermittently. The other statements are
appropriate self-care measures when taking aspirin for osteoarthritis.
ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
EXPLANATIONS | GRADED A+ | VERIFIED ANSWERS |
LATEST EXAM (JUST RELEASED)
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
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
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 client who has a new prescription for calcitonin-salmon for
osteoporosis. Which of the following tests should the nurse tell the client to
expect before beginning this medication?
A. Skin test for allergy to the medication
B. ECG to rule out cardiac dysrhythmias
C. Mantoux test to rule out exposure to tuberculosis
D. Liver function tests to assess risk for medication toxicity - (ANSWER)
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)
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 additional teaching is needed when which
client statement is made?
a "I use heat sometimes to help reduce my pain and stiffness."
b "I frequently examine my stools for bleeding."
c "I take my aspirin when I have extreme pain or stiffness."
d "I started an exercise program to lose weight." - (ANSWER)ANSWER C
Rationale: Aspirin therapy is continuous and is effective only if therapeutic blood
levels are reached. It is not taken intermittently. The other statements are
appropriate self-care measures when taking aspirin for osteoarthritis.
