Inter. MS Exam 3 Review

Front

What medication is used for prevention of future gout attacks? Options: NSAIDs, Colchicine, Steroids, Uric Acid-Lowering Agents

Back

Uric Acid-Lowering Agents

Front

Which medication is most commonly used for long-term management of gout?

Back

Allopurinol

Front

The RN understands that the max mg/day for acetaminophen is?

Back

4g

Front

The nurse should educate the RA patient about exercise and include which of the following points? Affected joints should not be exercised when pain is present, Applying cold packs before exercise may decrease joint pain, Exercises should be performed passively by someone other than the patient, Walking may substitute for range-of-motion (ROM) exercises on some days

Back

Applying cold packs before exercise may decrease joint pain

Front

The RN recognizes "Swan neck" deformities as:

Back

D

Front

What assessment findings are expected in an adult with osteoporosis? Options: Bowed legs, Loss of height, Report of frequent falls, Aversion to dairy products

Back

Loss of height

Front

Which assessment finding is most consistent with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?
Options:
Heberden’s nodes,

• Morning stiffness lasting longer than 60 minutes

,

• Unilateral joint involvement

,
Improvement with activity

Back

Morning stiffness lasting longer than 60 minutes

Front

Which lab result supports a diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)? Options: Elevated ESR only, Positive ANA, Elevated CPK, Low serum calcium

Back

Positive ANA

Front

Which medication is commonly prescribed to reduce joint inflammation in RA? Options: Acetaminophen, Methotrexate, Gabapentin, Atorvastatin

Back

Methotrexate

Front

Which dietary supplement is often recommended for a client with osteoporosis?

Back

Calcium with vitamin D