A patient who has a previous history of renal stones will begin taking probenecid for gout. The primary care NP should:
a. add colchicine to the patient's drug regimen.
b. counsel the patient to use high-dose aspirin for pain.
c. teach the patient to drink plenty of acidic fluids such as juice.
d. tell the patient to stop taking the medication when symptoms subside.
A
Patients at risk for urinary stones may take colchicine along with probenecid to reduce the risk caused by probenecid. Salicylates and acidic urine increase the risk. The medication must be tapered 6 months after the last acute attack.
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