A client is experiencing an acute attack of gout. The nurse should be prepared to provide which of the following medications as prescribed?
1. Allopurinol
2. Colchicine
3. Probenecid
4. Sulfinpyrazone
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Colchicine is used for the acute attack phase. The other medications would be used for further treatment of the gout.
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