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Ati RN Pharmacology 2019 - Exam 3
Ati RN Pharmacology 2019 - Exam 3 ( 60 Questions)
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?
Raloxifene is not used to treat urinary tract infections.
Raloxifene is not used to treat deep-vein thrombosis.
Raloxifene is a medication used to treat and prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. It helps to prevent bone loss and reduce the risk of fractures.
Raloxifene is not used to treat hypothyroidism; it's primarily focused on bone health.
Choice A rationale:
Raloxifene is not used to treat urinary tract infections.
Choice B rationale:
Raloxifene is not used to treat deep-vein thrombosis.
Choice C rationale:
Raloxifene is a medication used to treat and prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. It helps to prevent bone loss and reduce the risk of fractures.
Choice D rationale:
Raloxifene is not used to treat hypothyroidism; it's primarily focused on bone health.