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Box 61-3

Medications to Prevent or Treat Osteoporosis

▪ Calcium and vitamin D
▪ Alendronate
▪ Calcitonin-salmon

▪ Denosumab
▪ Ibandronate
▪ Pamidronate
▪ Raloxifene
▪ Risedronate
▪ Teriparatide
▪ Zoledronic acid

Practice Questions

754. A client has been on treatment for rheumatoid arthritis for 3 weeks. During
the administration of etanercept, which is most important for the nurse to
assess?
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
755. Allopurinol 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 expected response.
756. Colchicine 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
2. Kidney disease
3. Hypothyroidism
4. Diabetes mellitus
757. Alendronate is prescribed for a client with osteoporosis, and the nurse is
providing instructions on administration of the medication. Which
instruction should the nurse provide?
1. Take the medication at bedtime.
2. Take the medication in the morning with breakfast.
3. Lie down for 30 minutes after taking the medication.

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