A client is admitted with acute gouty arthritis. Which medication does the nurse anticipate the health care provider may prescribe to prevent and treat an acute attack of gout?
a. ibuprofen (motrin)
b. colchicine (colsalide)
c. probenecid (benemid)
d. hydrocortisone (cortef)
Answer: b. colchicine (colsalide)
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