NCLEX-RN Musculoskeletal & Miscellaneous Flashcards

Complete the pharmacological profile for Allopurinol:

What is the primary indication for Colchicine, and what is its most common dose-limiting side effect?

A client with Rheumatoid Arthritis is prescribed Methotrexate. Which laboratory value requires priority monitoring due to a critical adverse effect?

What is the priority teaching instruction regarding body positioning after taking Alendronate (Fosamax), and why?

A client taking high doses of Calcium and Vitamin D supplements for osteoporosis reports a sudden onset of severe flank pain. Which condition does the nurse suspect?

What is the priority safety concern for a client prescribed a central muscle relaxant like Baclofen or Cyclobenzaprine?

Select the correct mechanism and indication for Dantrolene:

A patient arrives after ingesting a caustic cleaning solution. Which decontamination intervention is contraindicated?

What is the first-line medication and route for a patient exhibiting signs of anaphylactic shock?

A patient with anaphylaxis has received IM epinephrine. The nurse prepares diphenhydramine next. What is the primary role of this medication?

What is the priority medication intervention for an unconscious patient with severe hypoglycemia and established IV access?

A diabetic patient is found unconscious with hypoglycemia at home. No IV access is available. Which medication administration is appropriate?

Sodium bicarbonate is primarily indicated for managing which acid-base imbalance during cardiac arrest or tricyclic antidepressant overdose?

Complete the statements regarding calcium gluconate:

What dietary item enhances the absorption of oral ferrous sulfate, and what expected side effect regarding stool color should be included in patient teaching?

Before administering a full therapeutic dose of IV iron dextran, which safety priority must the nurse perform?

Select the correct antidote for each overdose agent: