Author Question: Patient education when prescribing colchicine includes: 1. Colchicine may be constipating. 2. ... (Read 17 times)

Collmarie · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Patient education when prescribing colchicine includes:

1. Colchicine may be constipating.
2. Colchicine always causes some degree of diarrhea.
3. Mild muscle weakness is normal.
4. Moderate amounts of alcohol are safe with colchicine.

Question 2

Henry presents to clinic with a significantly swollen, painful great toe and is diagnosed with gout. Of the following, which would be the best treatment for Henry?

1. High-dose colchicine
2. Low-dose colchicine
3. High-dose aspirin
4. Acetaminophen with codeine