Core Concepts in Pharmacology

A client asks the nurse to explain why a prescription for calcitriol (Calcijex)has been given when vitamin D is available without a prescription.What is the best response by the nurse?

The nurse is caring for a woman with osteoporosis.Based on this diagnosis,the nurse teaches the woman that she is at risk for fractures to occur in which locations? (Select all that apply.)Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

The nurse is assessing a client who is diagnosed with hypocalcemia.What findings does the nurse anticipate?

A client asks the nurse how to prevent gout attacks.Which responses are appropriate by the nurse? (Select all that apply.)Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Which medications are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis? (Select all that apply.)Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

The nurse is caring for a client with arthritis.The client would like to explore the use of an inexpensive natural alternative to anti-inflammatory drugs.Which remedy would the nurse recommend?

What will the nurse teach a client who is taking antigout medication?

What is the drug of choice for the pharmacotherapy of Paget disease?

A client is taking colchicine for gouty arthritis.What should the nurse include in the medication teaching for this client regarding adverse reactions?

A client has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.Which medication would be appropriate to treat this client?

A client has been prescribed raloxifene (Evista).What information about side effects should the nurse include in the client teaching about the medication? (Select all that apply.)Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

The nurse is educating a client about the importance of calcium and vitamin D.Why are these items important for bone health?

The nurse explains to the female client the risk factors for osteoporosis.What risk factors should the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

The nurse is providing teaching to a client who is at risk for osteoporosis.Which risk factors are considered modifiable? (Select all that apply.)Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

A client has been prescribed alendronate (Fosamax).Which condition would this medication not be used to treat?

The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving sodium hyaluronate (Hyalgan)injections.What should the nurse include in the medication teaching?

A client diagnosed with osteoarthritis asks the nurse what different types of treatment are available.Which treatments will the nurse include in the response? (Select all that apply.)Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

A client has been prescribed a PO vitamin D supplement.Which supplement does the nurse anticipate will be administered? (Select all that apply.)Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

A client is admitted with hypocalcemia.What are possible causes of hypocalcemia? (Select all that apply.)Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

The nurse is caring for a client with Paget disease.This client is considered to be late in the progression of the disease.Which disorders is this client at risk for developing?