A patient was prescribed the combination drug of probenicid (Lannett's Probalan) adn colchicine (Colcrys) for the treatment of gout. How does the health care team evaluate the effectiveness of the therapy?
a. monitor the serum uric acid level.
b. check the results of urinalysis
c. review the patient's compliance with a low-purine diet
d. assess the mobility of affected joints.
Answer: a. monitor the serum uric acid level.
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