ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for calcium carbonate to treat osteoporosis. The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following as a possible adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Flank pain. Calcium carbonate can lead to kidney stones as a potential adverse effect due to the increased risk of hypercalcemia. Flank pain may indicate the presence of kidney stones. Jaundice (
B) is not a common adverse effect of calcium carbonate. Epigastric pain (
C) is more commonly associated with gastrointestinal issues like ulcers. Diarrhea (
D) is not a typical side effect of calcium carbonate.
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