Probenecid has been prescribed for a client who has gout. What information should the nurse provide to this client?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. "If you develop a rash, please contact the clinic."
2. "This medication is an anti-inflammatory and pain reliever."
3. "You should have fewer and fewer attacks of gout while on this medication."
4. "You may develop kidney stones while taking this medication."
5. "You may experience stomach pain and/or vomiting while taking this medication."
1,3,4,5
Rationale 1: Rash is a side effect of probenecid.
Rationale 2: Probenecid improves the kidneys' ability to remove uric acid from the body. It is not an anti-inflammatory or pain reliever.
Rationale 3: Probenecid helps to reduce uric acid levels by increasing the kidneys' ability to remove it from the body. Over time, these decreased levels should result in fewer and fewer attacks of gout.
Rationale 4: The increased uric acid cleared through the kidneys may result in deposition as stones.
Rationale 5: Side effects of probenecid include stomach pain and vomiting.
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