Practice Question
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and is taking aspirin 650 mg every 4 hours. Which of the following diagnostic tests should the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of this medication?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
Rationale:
🔹 Inflammation marker: ESR decreases with effective anti-inflammatory therapy.
🔹 Rheumatoid factor: Not responsive to daily aspirin; more diagnostic than therapeutic.
🔹 WBC & ANA: Not used to monitor aspirin efficacy.
🔹 Therapeutic goal: Reduce pain, swelling, and systemic inflammation.
🔹 Documentation: ESR trends indicate treatment effectiveness over time.
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This question is from Custom Haynes Fall 2025 ADN 252 Exam 4 which contains 44 questions.
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A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has rheumatoid arthritis and a new prescription for methotrexate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
Answer Choices:
A. Take NSAIDS to help minimize the adverse effects of the medication.
B. Report unexplained bruising to the provider.
C. Avoid people who have infections.
D. Expect to feel the medication's effects immediately.
E. Do not drink alcoholic beverages while taking this medication.
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the collection of a 24-hour urine cortisol test?
Answer Choices:
A. It is acceptable to discard the first urine sample at the beginning of the 24-hour period.
B. All urine collected in the 24-hour period should be mixed together in a single container.
C. The urine sample should be kept at room temperature throughout the collection period.
D. The patient should avoid drinking water during the 24-hour collection period.
What is the primary purpose of the dexamethasone suppression test?
Answer Choices:
A. To diagnose Cushing's syndrome
B. To diagnose Addison's disease
C. To evaluate kidney function
D. To diagnose Addisonian crisis
A nurse is caring for a client who has Cushing's syndrome. The nurse should recognize that which of the following are manifestations of Cushing's syndrome? (Select all that apply.)
Answer Choices:
A. Alopecia
B. Moon face
C. Tremors
D. Purple striations
E. Buffalo hump
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for prednisone to treat rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse should inform the client that which of the following is a therapeutic effect of this medication?
Answer Choices:
A. Decreases inflammation
B. Reduces risk of infection
C. Improves peripheral blood flow
D. Increases bone density
Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI MedSurg
- Answer Choices: 4