Gout is diagnosed in a patient, and tests show the cause to be an underexcretion of uric acid. The primary care NP should prescribe:
a. febuxostat (Uloric).
b. colchicine (Colcrys).
c. allopurinol (Zyloprim).
d. probenecid (Benemid).
D
A uricosuric agent is indicated to increase the excretion of uric acid. Probenecid is a uricosuric medication. Febuxostat and allopurinol are xanthine oxidase inhibitors. Colchicine is not a uricosuric agent.
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A student nurse is trying to find out what a mixed methods synthesis is. What is a mixed methods synthesis?
A) Integrate and synthesize both quantitative and qualitative evidence. B) Integrate quantitative evidence. C) Integrate and synthesize qualitative evidence. D) Integrate qualitative evidence.
Which data, noted by the nurse during the physical assessment, would indicate the need to refer an adolescent client for further treatment due to possible depression? Select all that apply
1. Agoraphobia 2. Somatic complaints 3. Focus on violence 4. Poor self-care 5. Poor school performance
Patients with _________________ are at significant risk for toxic effects of medications or metabolic waste products in the body.
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