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robinn137

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A patient with an acute attack of gout in the right great toe has a new prescription for probenecid (Benemid). Which information about the patient's home routine indicates a need for teaching regarding gout management?
 
  a. The patient sleeps about 8 to 10 hours every night.
  b. The patient usually eats beef once or twice a week.
  c. The patient takes one aspirin a day to prevent angina.
  d. The patient usually drinks about 3 quarts water daily.

Question 2

Which result for a 30-year-old patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is most important for the nurse to communicate to the health care provider?
 
  a. Decreased C-reactive protein (CRP)
  b. Elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
  c. Positive antinuclear antibodies (ANA)
  d. Positive lupus erythematosus cell prep


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Aspirin interferes with the effectiveness of probenecid and should not be taken when the patient is taking probenecid. The patient's sleep pattern will not affect gout management. Drinking 3 quarts of water and eating beef only once or twice a week are appropriate for the patient with gout.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The elevated BUN and creatinine levels indicate possible lupus nephritis and a need for a change in therapy to avoid further renal damage. The positive lupus erythematosus (LE) cell prep and ANA would be expected in a patient with SLE. A drop in CRP shows an improvement in the inflammatory process.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent

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