ATI PHARMACOLOGY
MUSCULOSKELETAL EXAM 2025
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 200
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS /ALREADY
GRADED A+ //BRAND NEW!!
A nurse is teaching a client about raloxifene therapy to
prevent osteoporosis. The nurse should instruct the
client to monitor for which of the following indications
of an adverse reaction to this medication?
a. Loss of hair
b. Numbness of the fingertips
c. Calf pain
d. Blisters on mucous membranes
c. Calf pain
Raloxifene can increase the risk of deep-vein thrombosis,
which can lead to a pulmonary embolism or
cerebrovascular accident. Clients should avoid long
,periods of inactivity and report any pain, redness, or
swelling in the calf.
Which of the following is a therapeutic action of
raloxifene?
a. Blocks the effects of estrogen on endometrial tissue
b. Mimics the effects of estrogen on bone tissue
c. Stimulates secretion of parathyroid hormone
d. Stimulates menstruation
b. Mimics the effects of estrogen on bone tissue
Raloxifene mimics the effects of estrogen on bone tissue,
minimizing or stopping bone loss.
A nurse is teaching a client about the adverse effects of
etanercept. Which of the following statements by the
client indicates understanding of the teaching?
a. "I will need to get my blood drawn periodically while
on this medication."
b. "I may lose part or all of my hair."
c. "I may wake up with a very dry mouth."
d. "I will leave the needle cap off during the time the
medication comes to room temperature."
a. "I will need to get my blood drawn periodically while
on this medication."
Etanercept places the client at risk for systemic fungal
,infections and other opportunistic infections. Therefore,
the client will need to have their CBC monitored
periodically while on this medication.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for
etanercept. The nurse should identify that etanercept
treats rheumatoid arthritis by which of the following
actions?
a. Inactivation of tumor necrosis factor
b. Inhibition of osteoclast activity
c. Decreasing the reuptake of serotonin
d. Interference with the production of lymphocytes
a. Inactivation of tumor necrosis factor
Etanercept directly binds to the tumor necrosis factor
(TNF), preventing the attachment of TNF onto the cell's
surface. This prevents the autoimmune response and
subsequent inflammation of the joints.
A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for
calcium citrate about manifestations of hypercalcemia.
Which of the following manifestations should the nurse
include in the teaching?
a. Muscle twitching
b. Laryngospasm
c. Paresthesia
d. Vomiting
, d. Vomiting
The nurse should teach the client that hypercalcemia
can occur when taking this medication. Manifestations
of hypercalcemia include nausea, vomiting, flank pain,
lethargy, and deep bone pain.
A nurse is caring for a client who was diagnosed with
postmenopausal osteoporosis. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take prior to administering
calcitonin-salmon to the client for the first time?
a. Check the client's urine for sedimentation.
b. Assess the client's liver function.
c. Evaluate the client's breath sounds.
d. Use skin testing to check the client for allergies.
d. Use skin testing to check the client for allergies.
Calcitonin-salmon is developed using salmon. The nurse
should perform skin testing to check for an allergy to
salmon or fish protein, and have epinephrine,
antihistamines, and resuscitation equipment available.
A nurse is caring for a client who is treating rheumatoid
arthritis by taking etanercept. The nurse should monitor
the client for which of the following indications of a
serious adverse reaction to the medication?
a. Excessive salivation
MUSCULOSKELETAL EXAM 2025
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 200
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS /ALREADY
GRADED A+ //BRAND NEW!!
A nurse is teaching a client about raloxifene therapy to
prevent osteoporosis. The nurse should instruct the
client to monitor for which of the following indications
of an adverse reaction to this medication?
a. Loss of hair
b. Numbness of the fingertips
c. Calf pain
d. Blisters on mucous membranes
c. Calf pain
Raloxifene can increase the risk of deep-vein thrombosis,
which can lead to a pulmonary embolism or
cerebrovascular accident. Clients should avoid long
,periods of inactivity and report any pain, redness, or
swelling in the calf.
Which of the following is a therapeutic action of
raloxifene?
a. Blocks the effects of estrogen on endometrial tissue
b. Mimics the effects of estrogen on bone tissue
c. Stimulates secretion of parathyroid hormone
d. Stimulates menstruation
b. Mimics the effects of estrogen on bone tissue
Raloxifene mimics the effects of estrogen on bone tissue,
minimizing or stopping bone loss.
A nurse is teaching a client about the adverse effects of
etanercept. Which of the following statements by the
client indicates understanding of the teaching?
a. "I will need to get my blood drawn periodically while
on this medication."
b. "I may lose part or all of my hair."
c. "I may wake up with a very dry mouth."
d. "I will leave the needle cap off during the time the
medication comes to room temperature."
a. "I will need to get my blood drawn periodically while
on this medication."
Etanercept places the client at risk for systemic fungal
,infections and other opportunistic infections. Therefore,
the client will need to have their CBC monitored
periodically while on this medication.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for
etanercept. The nurse should identify that etanercept
treats rheumatoid arthritis by which of the following
actions?
a. Inactivation of tumor necrosis factor
b. Inhibition of osteoclast activity
c. Decreasing the reuptake of serotonin
d. Interference with the production of lymphocytes
a. Inactivation of tumor necrosis factor
Etanercept directly binds to the tumor necrosis factor
(TNF), preventing the attachment of TNF onto the cell's
surface. This prevents the autoimmune response and
subsequent inflammation of the joints.
A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for
calcium citrate about manifestations of hypercalcemia.
Which of the following manifestations should the nurse
include in the teaching?
a. Muscle twitching
b. Laryngospasm
c. Paresthesia
d. Vomiting
, d. Vomiting
The nurse should teach the client that hypercalcemia
can occur when taking this medication. Manifestations
of hypercalcemia include nausea, vomiting, flank pain,
lethargy, and deep bone pain.
A nurse is caring for a client who was diagnosed with
postmenopausal osteoporosis. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take prior to administering
calcitonin-salmon to the client for the first time?
a. Check the client's urine for sedimentation.
b. Assess the client's liver function.
c. Evaluate the client's breath sounds.
d. Use skin testing to check the client for allergies.
d. Use skin testing to check the client for allergies.
Calcitonin-salmon is developed using salmon. The nurse
should perform skin testing to check for an allergy to
salmon or fish protein, and have epinephrine,
antihistamines, and resuscitation equipment available.
A nurse is caring for a client who is treating rheumatoid
arthritis by taking etanercept. The nurse should monitor
the client for which of the following indications of a
serious adverse reaction to the medication?
a. Excessive salivation
