Musculoskeletal: ATI Pharmacology Made Easy 4.0 2025)
comprehensive questions and verified answers (Detailed &
Elaborated) ACTUAL EXAM 2025 TEST 100% Solved 2025!!
a nurse is teaching about self-administering methotrexate to a client who has rheumatoid
arthritis. which of the following statements should the nurse make? - correct answer drink 2-3
liters of water per day to promote the drug's excretion.
Methotrexate can cause kidney damage. Adequate hydration optimizes drug excretion and
helps prevent kidney damage. Clients can also take sodium bicarbonate tablets to increase
urine alkalinity and reduce the drug precipitation that can lead to kidney damage.
a nurse is teaching a client about raloxifene. which of the following information should the
nurse include? - correct answer increase physical activity by taking walks
use a contraceptive if there is any possibility of pregnancy
increase intake of calcium and vitamin D
Clients who take raloxifene should avoid long periods of inactivity to prevent deep-vein
thrombosis. Furthermore, walking, and other weight-bearing exercises, can help increase bone
density.
Raloxifene is a pregnancy category X drug and can cause severe fetal harm. Women who are
pregnant, breastfeeding, or might become pregnant should not take the drug.
An increased intake of calcium and vitamin D helps improve the effectiveness of raloxifene and
increases bone mass.
a nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for etanercept. which of the following
actions should the nurse take? - correct answer administer a Tuberculin skin test prior to
starting the medication.
Etanercept is contraindicated for administration to clients who have a history of exposure to
tuberculosis. Therefore, the nurse should administer a tuberculin skin test prior to starting the
medication.
, a nurse is teaching a client about methotrexate therapy for rheumatoid arthritis. which of the
following statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching? - correct answer i
will take a birth control pill everyday
Methotrexate is teratogenic to a fetus and is contraindicated during pregnancy. Therefore, a
client of childbearing age should use birth control while on this medication.
a nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for etancercept. which of the following
statements should the nurse make? - correct answer you should report signs of infection to
your provider immediately.
The nurse should teach the client that they are susceptible to infections when taking DMARD II
medications such as etanercept. The client should report symptoms of infection, such as fever,
cough, malaise, weight loss, and dyspnea, to the provider immediately to prevent further
complications.
a nurse is teaching a client about methotrexate therapy for rheumatoid arthritis. which of the
following information should the nurse include? - correct answer avoid being near people who
are sick with a communicable illness.
periodic laboratory tests are required.
report bruising or petechiae
avoid drinking alcohol
Methotrexate causes bone marrow suppression and increases the risk for infection. Clients
taking the drug should avoid contact with large crowds or people who are sick with a
communicable illness.
Periodic laboratory tests help the provider monitor for kidney and liver damage. It is important
to assess for jaundice and abdominal pain because these findings can indicate liver damage.
Methotrexate can cause thrombocytopenia. Clients should report bruising or petechiae,
because these findings indicate a low platelet count. The nurse should monitor the client's
laboratory values for a decrease in platelets and red and white blood cells.
comprehensive questions and verified answers (Detailed &
Elaborated) ACTUAL EXAM 2025 TEST 100% Solved 2025!!
a nurse is teaching about self-administering methotrexate to a client who has rheumatoid
arthritis. which of the following statements should the nurse make? - correct answer drink 2-3
liters of water per day to promote the drug's excretion.
Methotrexate can cause kidney damage. Adequate hydration optimizes drug excretion and
helps prevent kidney damage. Clients can also take sodium bicarbonate tablets to increase
urine alkalinity and reduce the drug precipitation that can lead to kidney damage.
a nurse is teaching a client about raloxifene. which of the following information should the
nurse include? - correct answer increase physical activity by taking walks
use a contraceptive if there is any possibility of pregnancy
increase intake of calcium and vitamin D
Clients who take raloxifene should avoid long periods of inactivity to prevent deep-vein
thrombosis. Furthermore, walking, and other weight-bearing exercises, can help increase bone
density.
Raloxifene is a pregnancy category X drug and can cause severe fetal harm. Women who are
pregnant, breastfeeding, or might become pregnant should not take the drug.
An increased intake of calcium and vitamin D helps improve the effectiveness of raloxifene and
increases bone mass.
a nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for etanercept. which of the following
actions should the nurse take? - correct answer administer a Tuberculin skin test prior to
starting the medication.
Etanercept is contraindicated for administration to clients who have a history of exposure to
tuberculosis. Therefore, the nurse should administer a tuberculin skin test prior to starting the
medication.
, a nurse is teaching a client about methotrexate therapy for rheumatoid arthritis. which of the
following statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching? - correct answer i
will take a birth control pill everyday
Methotrexate is teratogenic to a fetus and is contraindicated during pregnancy. Therefore, a
client of childbearing age should use birth control while on this medication.
a nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for etancercept. which of the following
statements should the nurse make? - correct answer you should report signs of infection to
your provider immediately.
The nurse should teach the client that they are susceptible to infections when taking DMARD II
medications such as etanercept. The client should report symptoms of infection, such as fever,
cough, malaise, weight loss, and dyspnea, to the provider immediately to prevent further
complications.
a nurse is teaching a client about methotrexate therapy for rheumatoid arthritis. which of the
following information should the nurse include? - correct answer avoid being near people who
are sick with a communicable illness.
periodic laboratory tests are required.
report bruising or petechiae
avoid drinking alcohol
Methotrexate causes bone marrow suppression and increases the risk for infection. Clients
taking the drug should avoid contact with large crowds or people who are sick with a
communicable illness.
Periodic laboratory tests help the provider monitor for kidney and liver damage. It is important
to assess for jaundice and abdominal pain because these findings can indicate liver damage.
Methotrexate can cause thrombocytopenia. Clients should report bruising or petechiae,
because these findings indicate a low platelet count. The nurse should monitor the client's
laboratory values for a decrease in platelets and red and white blood cells.
