CORRECT WELL DETAILED ANSWERS|LATEST
CORRECT = 100
100
INCORRECT=0
STUDY MATERIALS.......DESIGNED TO HELP YOU SUCCEED
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, SPOTLIGHT 1
CORRECT WELL DETAILED ANSWERS|LATEST
UPDATE!!!!!!2026|GUARANTEED PASS|GRADED
How do antigout medications work? - ANSWER by inhibiting the infiltration and
phagocytosis of leukocytes, thus decreasing the breakdown of uric acid to urate crystals.
Deposition of urate crystals causes - ANSWER pain and inflammation
What is Colchicine - ANSWER anti-gout medication
how does Colchicine work? - ANSWER Works by inhibiting inflammation, reducing pain
and swelling
common side effects of Colchicine - ANSWER GI problems (diarrhea) use with caution
in elderly
Also can cause blood dyscrasias & abdominal pain
patient education with Colchicine - ANSWER Can be given with food & milk to
decrease GI issues
Avoid beer, ale, & wine: may cause gout attack
Increase fluid intake: increases excretion of uric acid
Avoid smoked meats & high-protein diets
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, Low dose of Colchicine - ANSWER Low dose colchicine is 1.2mg followed by 0.6mg one
hour later or 1.8 milligrams total
High dose of Colchicine - ANSWER high dose colchicine is 1.2mg followed by 0.6mg
every four to six hours; or 4.8mg total.
Difference between high dose and low dose Colchicine - ANSWER The difference
between the two is low dose is as effective as high dose with a lower side effect profile.
Lab values to monitor with Colchicine - ANSWER Check renal function test, BUN,
Creatine
Patient education with Colchicine - ANSWER Almost always causes some degree of
diarrhea, make sure patients are aware of this side effect
Patient education with Febuxostat (Uloric) - ANSWER Gout may worsen with therapy
initially
Dietary changes to decrease gout attacks and uric acid deposits. - ANSWER Avoid beer,
ale, & wine
Increase fluid intake: increases excretion of uric acid
Avoid smoked meats & high-protein diets
WHO 3 step ladder for pain medication - ANSWER
What is not a first line for pain medication? - ANSWER Narcotics
Recommendations for pain treatment - ANSWER You want to start with NSAIDs first
and then work your way up from there.
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CORRECT = 100
100
INCORRECT=0
STUDY MATERIALS.......DESIGNED TO HELP YOU SUCCEED
1
, SPOTLIGHT 1
CORRECT WELL DETAILED ANSWERS|LATEST
UPDATE!!!!!!2026|GUARANTEED PASS|GRADED
How do antigout medications work? - ANSWER by inhibiting the infiltration and
phagocytosis of leukocytes, thus decreasing the breakdown of uric acid to urate crystals.
Deposition of urate crystals causes - ANSWER pain and inflammation
What is Colchicine - ANSWER anti-gout medication
how does Colchicine work? - ANSWER Works by inhibiting inflammation, reducing pain
and swelling
common side effects of Colchicine - ANSWER GI problems (diarrhea) use with caution
in elderly
Also can cause blood dyscrasias & abdominal pain
patient education with Colchicine - ANSWER Can be given with food & milk to
decrease GI issues
Avoid beer, ale, & wine: may cause gout attack
Increase fluid intake: increases excretion of uric acid
Avoid smoked meats & high-protein diets
2
, Low dose of Colchicine - ANSWER Low dose colchicine is 1.2mg followed by 0.6mg one
hour later or 1.8 milligrams total
High dose of Colchicine - ANSWER high dose colchicine is 1.2mg followed by 0.6mg
every four to six hours; or 4.8mg total.
Difference between high dose and low dose Colchicine - ANSWER The difference
between the two is low dose is as effective as high dose with a lower side effect profile.
Lab values to monitor with Colchicine - ANSWER Check renal function test, BUN,
Creatine
Patient education with Colchicine - ANSWER Almost always causes some degree of
diarrhea, make sure patients are aware of this side effect
Patient education with Febuxostat (Uloric) - ANSWER Gout may worsen with therapy
initially
Dietary changes to decrease gout attacks and uric acid deposits. - ANSWER Avoid beer,
ale, & wine
Increase fluid intake: increases excretion of uric acid
Avoid smoked meats & high-protein diets
WHO 3 step ladder for pain medication - ANSWER
What is not a first line for pain medication? - ANSWER Narcotics
Recommendations for pain treatment - ANSWER You want to start with NSAIDs first
and then work your way up from there.
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