NCLEX Pharmacology Quiz 52 Musculoskeletal Medications
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- 1.Adalimumab (Humira) is given to a client for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following side effect is associated with the medication?
- A.
Numbness.
- B.
Diarrhea.
- C.
Urinary retention.
- D.
Weight gain.
- 2.A client receiving Azathioprine (Imuran) complains of hair loss. The nurse tells the client that?
- A.
Hair loss is irreversible.
- B.
Hair loss is uncommon.
- C.
Hair loss is temporary.
- D.
Hair loss is a sign of toxicity.
- 3.The client is about to start the treatment for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Before the administration of etanercept (Enbrel). it is important for the nurse to:
- A.
Ask for an allergy to latex.
- B.
Ask the client to postpone vacation trip abroad.
- C.
Tell the client to not miss due vaccination while on treatment.
- D.
To avoid people with a recent injection of etanercept.
- 4.A nurse is giving medicinal instructions to a female client receiving Leflunomide (Arava). Which of the following is an appropriate instruction with the use of the medication?
- A.
To use an effective form of birth control while on the treatment.
- B.
Breastfeeding does not have to be stopped during the treatment.
- C.
To use cholestyramine to lessen the side effects.
- D.
It may take 3-5 days to notice any improvement while taking leflunomide.
- 5.A client with rheumatoid arthritis is receiving Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) in the recent months. The nurse tells the client to visit which of the following while on the treatment?
- A.
Dentist.
- B.
Ophthalmologist.
- C.
Pulmonologist.
- D.
Endocrinologist.
- 6.A client has just been prescribed with Methotrexate (Trexall) for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis who did not respond to any other treatment. An important reminder for the client is to?
- A.
Clay-colored stool is a normal response of the treatment.
- B.
Pregnancy is not contraindicated with the use of the medication.
- C.
Strict hand washing.
- D.
Get a daily source of sunlight during the day.
- 7.A client who is taking Methotrexate (Trexall) ask the nurse on what is the appropriate activity while taking the medication. The nurse advise the client to play which activity?
- A.
Basketball.
- B.
Ice hockey.
- C.
Football.
- D.
Tennis.
- 8.The nurse is reviewing the client’s history who is about to take Methotrexate. Which of the following drugs can be safely administered together with methotrexate?
- A.
Tetracycline.
- B.
Folic Acid.
- C.
Sulfamethoxazole.
- D.
Phenytoin.
- 9.Alendronate (Fosamax) is given to a client with osteoporosis. The nurse advises the client to?
- A.
Take the medication in the morning with meals.
- B.
Take the medication 2 hours before bedtime.
- C.
Take the medication with a glass of water after rising in the morning.
- D.
Take the medication during lunch.
- 10.A client with osteoporosis is asking the nurse regarding the use of Salmon calcitonin (Miacalcin) nasal spray. The nurse tells the client to do the following. except?
- A.
Delivery system contains enough medication for at least 30 doses. Discard any unused solution after 30 doses.
- B.
If you do not feel the spray while using it. repeat the dose on the other nostrils.
- C.
Miacalcin is usually given as one spray per day into only one of your nostrils.
- D.
Take extra vitamin D while you are using Miacalcin.
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