ATI Autoimmune/ Arthritis Practice Questions
And Correct Answers With Complete Solutions
A nurse is reviewing discharge instructions w/ a client who has RA & a new
prescription for prednisone. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates a understanding of the teaching?
I should eat more bananas when taking this medication
A nurse is teaching a client who has gout about medications. The nurse should
teach the client to avoid the use of which of the following types of medications?
Salicylates
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking naproxen following an exacerbation of
RA. Which of the following statements by the client requires further discussion
by the nurse?
I've been taking an antacid to help with digestion
A nurse in a provider's office is assessing a client who has RA. Which of the
following findings is a late manifestation of this condition?
Knuckle deformity
A nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE). The nurse should identify which of the following as a
cutaneous manifestation of SLE?
Butterfly rash on face
A nurse is caring for a female client who has RA & asks the nurse if it is safe for
her to take aspirin. The nurse should recognize which of the following findings in
the client's history is a contraindication to this medication?
history of gastric ulcers
A nurse is teaching a client who has chronic tophaceous gout about his new
prescription for allopurinol. The nurse should explain that the purpose of this
medication is to reduce blood levels of which of the following substances?
And Correct Answers With Complete Solutions
A nurse is reviewing discharge instructions w/ a client who has RA & a new
prescription for prednisone. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates a understanding of the teaching?
I should eat more bananas when taking this medication
A nurse is teaching a client who has gout about medications. The nurse should
teach the client to avoid the use of which of the following types of medications?
Salicylates
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking naproxen following an exacerbation of
RA. Which of the following statements by the client requires further discussion
by the nurse?
I've been taking an antacid to help with digestion
A nurse in a provider's office is assessing a client who has RA. Which of the
following findings is a late manifestation of this condition?
Knuckle deformity
A nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE). The nurse should identify which of the following as a
cutaneous manifestation of SLE?
Butterfly rash on face
A nurse is caring for a female client who has RA & asks the nurse if it is safe for
her to take aspirin. The nurse should recognize which of the following findings in
the client's history is a contraindication to this medication?
history of gastric ulcers
A nurse is teaching a client who has chronic tophaceous gout about his new
prescription for allopurinol. The nurse should explain that the purpose of this
medication is to reduce blood levels of which of the following substances?
