A patient's chart contains an assessment of tophi and podagr
a. What medication does the nurse plan to educate the patient on?
a. Allopurinol (Zyloprim)
b. Colchicine (Colcrys)
c. Levadopa-carbidopa (Sinemet)
d. Ibuprofen (Motrin)
A
This patient has manifestations of chronic gout, which is treated with allopurinol. Colchicine is for acute attacks. Sinemet is for Parkinson disease. Ibuprofen may or may not be needed.
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