The nurse is providing information to a patient with chronic gout arthritis who is prescribed probenecid. Which information by the nurse is accurate regarding the action of this drug?
a. It prevents uric acid crystal formation.
b. It promotes uric acid excretion.
c. It provides analgesia.
d. It treats acute gout attacks.
ANS: B
Probenecid promotes renal excretion of uric acid and inhibits the reabsorption of urate in the kidney, which results in the reduction of uric acid in the blood. It is used to treat hyperuricemia and chronic gouty arthritis. The primary therapeutic outcome expected with probenecid therapy is prevention of acute attacks of gouty arthritis. Probenecid does not prevent formation of uric acid crystals or provide analgesia. Colchicines provide relief from acute attacks of gout.
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