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Pineapplelove6

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on: Jul 24, 2018
The nurse understands the most common joint to be affected by hyperuricemia is the:
 
  a. metacarpal phalangeal joint. c. elbow joint.
  b. ankle joint. d. metatarsophalangeal joint.

Question 2

An agent that increases uric acid excretion and prevents blood clot formation is:
 
  a. colchicine. c. probenecid.
  b. allopurinol. d. sulfinpyrazone.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

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A Incorrect: These are finger joints.
B Incorrect: This is not the most common site.
C Incorrect: This is not the most common site.
D Correct: The metatarsophalangeal joint in the great toe is the most common site.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

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A Incorrect: Colchicine does not affect platelet function.
B Incorrect: Allopurinol does not affect platelet function.
C Incorrect: Probenecid does not affect platelet function.
D Correct: Sulfinpyrazone alters platelet function preventing blood clot formation.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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