Maryville University Nursing 615 Exam 3 Review Questions With Complete Solutions
Low-dose colchine correct answer: 1.2 mg at first sign of flare, followed by 0.6 mg one hour later for a total dose of 1.8 mg. Used for gout High-dose colchine correct answer: 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg every 4-6 hours totaling 4.8 mg.- not recommended/ used for gout Gout correct answer: Uric acid, liver and kidney lab, BUN, creatinine, and creatinine clearance should be monitored in the treatment of this disease, CBC if colchicine is used Colchine correct answer: This medication treats gout, can cause severe diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain Febuxostat (Uloric) correct answer: When prescribing this medication, patients should be taught that gout may worsen before it improves. Can use NSAID or colchicine with treatment for up to 6 months. Preventative therapy Corticosteroids adverse effects correct answer: These medications can cause the following adverse effects if taken for six months or more: Osteoporosis and poor diabetic control. Patients should report black, tarry stools or abdominal pain...more Corticosteroids correct answer: These medications
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