ATI Musculoskeletal Exam with Questions and 100 % Correct Answers Latest Update 2025
Terms in this set (89)
A nurse is preparing to administer B Stomatitis
auranofin (Ridaura) for a client D Bruising
who has rheumatoid arthritis. E Pruritus
Thenurse should monitor the client
for which of the following
adverse effects of this
medication? (Select all that
apply.)
A. Insomnia
B. Stomatitis
C. Visual changes
D. Bruising
E. Pruritus
A nurse is evaluating teaching for a "I'll let the doctor know if I develop sores in my mouth while taking
client who has rheumatoid this medication." (C)
arthritis and is
beginning a prescriptionfor
methotrexate (Rheumatrex).
Which of the following
statements by the client
indicates
understanding of the teaching?
A. "I will be sure to return to the
clinic at least once a year to have
my blood drawn while I'm taking
methotrexate."
B. "I will take this medication on
an empty stomach."
C. "I'll let the doctor know if I
develop sores in my mouth
while taking this
medication."
,D. "I should stop taking oral
contraceptives while I'm taking
methotrexate."
A nurse is providing teaching to A, C, D. (Hot flashes, calf redness/swelling, SOB.)
a client who is taking raloxifene
(Evista) to prevent
postmenopausal
osteoporosis. The nurse should
advise the client that which of
the following are adverse
effects of this
medication? (Select all that apply.)
A. Hot flashes
B. Lump in breast
C. Swelling or redness in calf
D. Shortness of breath
E. Difficulty swallowing
A client who has osteoporosis has a A, C, E. (Meds before eating, glass of water, avoid lying down.)
new prescription for alendronate
(Fosamax).
Which of the following
instructions should the nurse
provide for the client? (Select all
that apply.)
A. Take medication in the
morning before eating.
B. Chew tablets to increase
, bioavailability.
C. Drink a full glass of water
with each tablet.
D. Take Fosamax with an
antacid if heartburn
occurs.
E. Avoid lying down after taking this
medication.
, A nurse is caring for a client who
has a new prescription for
calcitonin-salmon for
osteoporosis. Which of the
following tests should the nurse tell
the client to expect before
beginning this medication?
A. Skin test for allergy
to the medication
B. ECG to rule out
cardiac
dysrhythmias
C. Mantoux test to rule out
exposure to tuberculosis
D. Liver function tests to assess risk for
medication toxicity
A nurse is caring for a young B. Calcium carbonate (Tums)
adult client whose serum calcium
is 8.8 mg/dL. Which of the
following medications should
the nurse anticipate
administering to this
client?
A. Calcitonin-salmon(Miacalcin)
B. Calcium carbonate (Tums)
C. Zoledronic (Reclast)
D. Ibandronate (Boniva)
Terms in this set (89)
A nurse is preparing to administer B Stomatitis
auranofin (Ridaura) for a client D Bruising
who has rheumatoid arthritis. E Pruritus
Thenurse should monitor the client
for which of the following
adverse effects of this
medication? (Select all that
apply.)
A. Insomnia
B. Stomatitis
C. Visual changes
D. Bruising
E. Pruritus
A nurse is evaluating teaching for a "I'll let the doctor know if I develop sores in my mouth while taking
client who has rheumatoid this medication." (C)
arthritis and is
beginning a prescriptionfor
methotrexate (Rheumatrex).
Which of the following
statements by the client
indicates
understanding of the teaching?
A. "I will be sure to return to the
clinic at least once a year to have
my blood drawn while I'm taking
methotrexate."
B. "I will take this medication on
an empty stomach."
C. "I'll let the doctor know if I
develop sores in my mouth
while taking this
medication."
,D. "I should stop taking oral
contraceptives while I'm taking
methotrexate."
A nurse is providing teaching to A, C, D. (Hot flashes, calf redness/swelling, SOB.)
a client who is taking raloxifene
(Evista) to prevent
postmenopausal
osteoporosis. The nurse should
advise the client that which of
the following are adverse
effects of this
medication? (Select all that apply.)
A. Hot flashes
B. Lump in breast
C. Swelling or redness in calf
D. Shortness of breath
E. Difficulty swallowing
A client who has osteoporosis has a A, C, E. (Meds before eating, glass of water, avoid lying down.)
new prescription for alendronate
(Fosamax).
Which of the following
instructions should the nurse
provide for the client? (Select all
that apply.)
A. Take medication in the
morning before eating.
B. Chew tablets to increase
, bioavailability.
C. Drink a full glass of water
with each tablet.
D. Take Fosamax with an
antacid if heartburn
occurs.
E. Avoid lying down after taking this
medication.
, A nurse is caring for a client who
has a new prescription for
calcitonin-salmon for
osteoporosis. Which of the
following tests should the nurse tell
the client to expect before
beginning this medication?
A. Skin test for allergy
to the medication
B. ECG to rule out
cardiac
dysrhythmias
C. Mantoux test to rule out
exposure to tuberculosis
D. Liver function tests to assess risk for
medication toxicity
A nurse is caring for a young B. Calcium carbonate (Tums)
adult client whose serum calcium
is 8.8 mg/dL. Which of the
following medications should
the nurse anticipate
administering to this
client?
A. Calcitonin-salmon(Miacalcin)
B. Calcium carbonate (Tums)
C. Zoledronic (Reclast)
D. Ibandronate (Boniva)
