This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The patient has been diagnosed as having gouty arthritis. The patient asks the nurse to explain the ... (Read 191 times)

Bob-Dole

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 547
on: Jul 11, 2018
The patient has been diagnosed as having gouty arthritis. The patient asks the nurse to explain the cause of the inflammation of the great toe. What is the most appropriate nursing response?
 
  a. You have calcium oxalate deposits that are seen in gouty arthritis.
  b. The inflammation is from small accumulations of uric acid crystals, which are called tophi.
  c. The small nodules are not related to the arthritis condition.
  d. You have fat deposits that are common with gouty arthritis.

Question 2

What should the nurse include in the teaching plan for a patient who is taking alendronate (Fosamax)?
 
  a. Take drug with any meal
  b. Take drug first thing in the morning
  c. Drink at least 5 oz of milk before taking drug
  d. Take drug with an antacid to avoid heartburn


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

emsimon14

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 344
Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Gout is a metabolic disease resulting from an accumulation of uric acid in the blood. It is an acute inflammatory condition associated with ineffective metabolism of purines.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Alendronate (Fosamax) should be taken on an empty stomach first thing in the morning with 6 oz of water, accompanied by no other medication.


Bob-Dole

  • Member
  • Posts: 547
Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM

bigsis44

  • Member
  • Posts: 317
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

During the twentieth century, a variant of the metric system was used in Russia and France in which the base unit of mass was the tonne. Instead of kilograms, this system used millitonnes (mt).

Did you know?

During pregnancy, a woman is more likely to experience bleeding gums and nosebleeds caused by hormonal changes that increase blood flow to the mouth and nose.

Did you know?

The National Institutes of Health have supported research into acupuncture. This has shown that acupuncture significantly reduced pain associated with osteoarthritis of the knee, when used as a complement to conventional therapies.

Did you know?

Most strokes are caused when blood clots move to a blood vessel in the brain and block blood flow to that area. Thrombolytic therapy can be used to dissolve the clot quickly. If given within 3 hours of the first stroke symptoms, this therapy can help limit stroke damage and disability.

Did you know?

The toxic levels for lithium carbonate are close to the therapeutic levels. Signs of toxicity include fine hand tremor, polyuria, mild thirst, nausea, general discomfort, diarrhea, vomiting, drowsiness, muscular weakness, lack of coordination, ataxia, giddiness, tinnitus, and blurred vision.

Testing Visual Fields by Confrontation: The nurse and patient should be approximately at an eye to e Testing Visual Fields by Confrontation: The nurse and patient should be approximately at an eye to e
Percussion for Ascites: Shifting Dullness, Patient on Left Side Percussion for Ascites: Shifting Dullness, Patient on Left Side
PET scan of the brain in a patient with Alzheimer’s disease. PET scan of the brain in a patient with Alzheimer’s disease.
Reputable Websites for Patient Education Cont. Reputable Websites for Patient Education Cont.
A patient undergoing hemodialysis. A patient undergoing hemodialysis.
This patient presented with a case of facial palsy caused by an infection by the bacterial ... This patient presented with a case of facial palsy caused by an infection by the bacterial ...
Video: Antidiuretic hormone (vasoconstriction, water reabsorption & sweat inhibition)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library