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Deast7027

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on: Jul 24, 2018
Which condition(s) and/or circumstance(s) warrant caution when colchicine is used for a patient with gout? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Older adult
  b. Compromised immunity
  c. Psychosis
  d. Renal failure
  e. Cardiac compromise

Question 2

What condition is allopurinol (Zyloprim) used to treat?
 
  a. Gout resulting from antineoplastic therapy
  b. Acute attacks of gouty arthritis
  c. Cholelithiasis
  d. First time gout attacks


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daiying98

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

ANS: A, D, E
Colchicine must be used with extreme caution in older adults or debilitated patients, patients with impaired renal function, and patients with impaired cardiac function. Colchicine can be used in immunocompromised patients. Patients with psychosis can use colchicine for treatment of gout.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Allopurinol can be used to treat primary gout or gout resulting from antineoplastic therapy. Allopurinol is not effective in treating acute attacks of gouty arthritis or gallstones and will not relieve a gout attack that has already started.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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