Which of the following medications may be responsible for a client developing increased uric acid levels by decreasing ECF volume?

A) Vitamin C
B) Thiazide diuretics
C) Penicillin antibiotics
D) Maalox products


Ans: B
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Because of its effect on uric acid secretion, aspirin is not recommended for treatment of gouty arthritis. Thiazide and loop diuretics also can cause hyperuricemia and gouty arthritis, presumably through a decrease in ECF volume and enhanced uric acid reabsorption.

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