ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 II Questions
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A nurse is consulting a formulary about a client's new prescription for raloxifene. The nurse should identify that this medication is used to treat which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Osteoporosis. Raloxifene is a medication used to prevent and treat osteoporosis by increasing bone density. It works by mimicking the effects of estrogen in some parts of the body, helping to prevent bone loss.
Choice A, Urinary tract infection, is incorrect as raloxifene is not indicated for this condition.
Choice B, Deep-vein thrombosis, is also incorrect as raloxifene is not used to treat blood clots.
Choice D, Hypothyroidism, is incorrect as raloxifene is not used to manage thyroid disorders. By process of elimination and understanding the pharmacology of raloxifene, the correct answer is C.
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