NCLEX-RN Musculoskeletal Medications
Practice Questions
849. A client has been on treatment for rheumatoid arthritis for 3 weeks.
During the administration of etaner-cept, which is most important for the nurse
to asses?
1. The injection site for itching and edema
2. The white blood cell counts and platelet counts
3. Whether the client is experiencing fatigue and joint pain
4. Whether the client is experiencing a metallic taste in the mouth, and a loss
of appetite - correct answer ✔2. The white blood cell counts and platelet
counts
850. Allopurinol (Zyloprim) is prescribed for a client and the nurse provides
medication instructions to the client. Which instruction should the nurse
provide?
1. Drink 3000 mL of fluid a day.
2. Take the medication on an empty stomach
3. The effect of the medication will occur immediately
4. Any swelling of the lips is a normal response. - correct answer ✔1. Drink
3000 mL of fluid a day.
851. Colchicine (Colcrys) is prescribed for a client with a diagnosis of gout.
The nurse reviews the client's record, knowing that this medication would be
used with caution in which disorder?
1. Myxedema
Practice Questions
849. A client has been on treatment for rheumatoid arthritis for 3 weeks.
During the administration of etaner-cept, which is most important for the nurse
to asses?
1. The injection site for itching and edema
2. The white blood cell counts and platelet counts
3. Whether the client is experiencing fatigue and joint pain
4. Whether the client is experiencing a metallic taste in the mouth, and a loss
of appetite - correct answer ✔2. The white blood cell counts and platelet
counts
850. Allopurinol (Zyloprim) is prescribed for a client and the nurse provides
medication instructions to the client. Which instruction should the nurse
provide?
1. Drink 3000 mL of fluid a day.
2. Take the medication on an empty stomach
3. The effect of the medication will occur immediately
4. Any swelling of the lips is a normal response. - correct answer ✔1. Drink
3000 mL of fluid a day.
851. Colchicine (Colcrys) is prescribed for a client with a diagnosis of gout.
The nurse reviews the client's record, knowing that this medication would be
used with caution in which disorder?
1. Myxedema
