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Bob-Dole

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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


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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

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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