An acute episode of gout is treated with a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug or cholchicine. What treatment for prevention of attacks would the nurse expect to be prescribed for a client?
a. Allopurinol
b. Ibuprofen
c. Naproxen
d. Indomethacin
a. Allopurinol
FEEDBACK:
a. Allopurinol acts by inhibiting the enzyme responsible for the production of uric acid, resulting in decreased serum and urinary levels of uric acid.
b. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used for acute attacks. .
c. Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used for acute attacks. .
d. Indomethacin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used for acute attacks. .
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