ATI PHARMACOLOGY MUSCULOSKELETAL EXAM
2025/ 2026 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 200
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A nurse is caring for a client who has osteoporosis.
Nurses' Notes
2 months ago:
Client is a 58-year-old female who is recently diagnosed
with osteoporosis. Reports a history of non-insulin
dependent diabetes mellitus, managed with diet and
exercise. Walks 3 to 4 miles 5 to 6 days per week.
Today:
Client reports burning with urination and urinary frequency.
Client reports occasional fatigue and occasional back pain
that is relieved with acetaminophen. Reports back pain
level today is 4 on a scale from 1 to 10. Has recently
noticed numbness in hands. Client reports decrease in
walking because of work obligations; currently walking 1
day per week.
Provider Prescriptions
2 months ago:
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Denosumab 60 mg subcutaneously every 6 months
Medication Administration Record
2 months ago:
Denosumab 60 mg subcutaneously in abdomen
Complete the following sentence by using the lists of
options. - Answer-The nurse should first address the
client's calcium level followed by the client's urinalysis.
While prioritizing hypotheses, the nurse should determine
that the priority for the nurse to address is the client's
calcium level followed by the client's urinalysis results. The
most serious adverse effects from denosumab include
hypocalcemia and infections. The client has a calcium
level below the expected range and is reporting
numbness. The client has findings that indicate a urinary
tract infection.
A nurse is caring for a client who has osteoporosis.
Provider Prescriptions
6 months ago:
Raloxifene 60 mg PO once daily
Today:
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Platelet count
INR
Laboratory Results
6 months ago:
Platelet count 300,000/mm3 (150,000 to 400,000/mm3)
INR 1.1 (0.8 to 1.1)
Calcium 8 mg/dL (9 to 10.5 mg/dL)
1 week ago:
Calcium 8.5 mg/dL (9 to 10.5 mg/dL)
Today:
Platelet count 600,000/mm3 (150,000 to 400,000/mm3)
INR 0.8 (0.8 to 1.1)
Nurses' Notes
Today:
Client here today for follow-up appointment and to discuss
recent calcium level. Client reports hot flashes and calf
pain in the right lower extremity pain. Left pedal pulse +2.
Left foot is warm to touch. Right pedal pulse +1. Right foot
is cool to touch. Client reports decreased appetite and
occasional nausea. - Answer-The nurse is evaluating the
client's response to therapy.