PMC Study Exam 4 Questions with 100% Correct Answers 2024/2025
PMC Study Exam 4 Questions with 100% Correct Answers 2024/2025 What is gout associated with? - ANSWERSHigh levels of uric acid What is the mechanism of action for Colchicine? - ANSWERSIt exerts antimitotic effect. By binding to tubular and preventing polymerization into microtubules resulting in no mitosis. For patients who have gout, what does Colchicine cause? - ANSWERSInhibit leukocyte migration and phagocytosis. Inhibits the formation of leukotriene B4. What are the toxicities associated with Colchicine? - ANSWERSSevere diarrhea Bone marrow depression and neuropathy are rare. What toxicites can occur if Colchicine is taken with a statin or fibrate? - ANSWERSMyopathy (muscle fibers don't work) Rhabdomyolysis (breakdown of muscle tissue) What effect do NSAIDs have that is used for gout treatment? - ANSWERSAnti-inflammatory effect Which NSAID is not recommended for patients with gout? - ANSWERSAspirin What are NSAIDs used for? - ANSWERSTreating acute attacks of gout.
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