The nurse is teaching a patient about taking colchicine to treat gout. What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient about this drug?
a. Avoid all alcohol except beer.
b. Include salmon in the diet.
c. Increase fluid intake.
d. Take on an empty stomach.
ANS: C
The patient who is taking colchicine should increase fluid intake to promote uric acid excretion and prevent renal calculi. Foods rich in purine should be avoided, including beer, and some sea foods, such as salmon. Gastric irritation is a common problem, so colchicine should be taken with food.
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