ATI - MUSCULOSKELETAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

ATI - MUSCULOSKELETAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS


A nurse is preparing to administer auranofin (Ridaura) for a client who
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has rheumatoid arthritis. Thenurse should monitor the client for which
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of the following adverse effects of this medication? (Select all that
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apply.)


A. Insomnia
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B. Stomatitis
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C. Visual changes
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D. Bruising
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E. Pruritus - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-B Stomatitis
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D Bruising
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E Pruritus
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A nurse is evaluating teaching for a client who has rheumatoid arthritis
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and is beginning a prescriptionfor methotrexate (Rheumatrex). Which of
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the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the
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teaching?

,A. "I will be sure to return to the clinic at least once a year to have my
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blood drawn while I'm taking methotrexate."
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B. "I will take this medication on an empty stomach."
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C. "I'll let the doctor know if I develop sores in my mouth while taking
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this medication."
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D. "I should stop taking oral contraceptives while I'm taking
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methotrexate." - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-"I'll let the doctor know if I | | | | | | | | | |



develop sores in my mouth while taking this medication." (C)
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A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is taking raloxifene (Evista)
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to prevent postmenopausal
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osteoporosis. The nurse should advise the client that which of the
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following are adverse effects of this
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medication? (Select all that apply.) | | | |




A. Hot flashes
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B. Lump in breast
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C. Swelling or redness in calf
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D. Shortness of breath
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E. Difficulty swallowing - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-A, C, D. (Hot flashes,
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calf redness/swelling, SOB.)
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,A client who has osteoporosis has a new prescription for alendronate
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(Fosamax). Which of the following | | | |




instructions should the nurse provide for the client? (Select all that
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apply.)


A. Take medication in the morning before eating.
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B. Chew tablets to increase bioavailability.
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C. Drink a full glass of water with each tablet.
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D. Take Fosamax with an antacid if heartburn occurs.
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E. Avoid lying down after taking this medication. - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-A, C, E. (Meds before eating, glass of water, avoid lying
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down.)


A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for calcitonin-
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salmon for osteoporosis. Which of the following tests should the nurse
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tell the client to expect before beginning this medication?
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A. Skin test for allergy to the medication
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B. ECG to rule out cardiac dysrhythmias
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C. Mantoux test to rule out exposure to tuberculosis
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D. Liver function tests to assess risk for medication toxicity - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-

, A nurse is caring for a young adult client whose serum calcium is 8.8
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mg/dL. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate
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administering to this client? | | |




A. Calcitonin-salmon (Miacalcin)
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B. Calcium carbonate (Tums)
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C. Zoledronic (Reclast)
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D. Ibandronate (Boniva) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-B. Calcium carbonate
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(Tums)


A nurse is providing instruction to a client who has a new prescription
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for calcitonin-salmon (Miacalcin) for postmenopausal osteoporosis.
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Which of the following should the nurse teach the client regarding
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self-administration of this medication? | | |




A. Swallow tablets on an empty stomach with plenty of water.
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B. Watch for skin rash and redness when applying calcitonin-salmon
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topically.
C. Mix the liquid medication with juice and take it after meals.
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D. Alternate nostrils each time calcitonin-salmon is inhaled. - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-D. (Alternate nostrils each time calcitonin-salmon is
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inhaled.)