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Arii_bell

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on: Jul 24, 2018
An agent used to treat gout that can inhibit the excretion of penicillin is:
 
  a. allopurinol. c. probenecid.
  b. colchicine. d. sulfinpyrazone.

Question 2

The nurse should suggest the use of acetaminophen (Tylenol), rather than aspirin, for clients taking:
 
  a. probenecid. c. colchicine.
  b. allopurinol. d. penicillin


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

ANS: C

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A Incorrect: Allopurinol does not inhibit penicillin excretion.
B Incorrect: Colchicine does not inhibit penicillin excretion.
C Correct: Probenecid inhibits penicillin excretion, so it raises the level of penicillin in the body.
D Incorrect: Sulfinpyrazone does not inhibit penicillin excretion.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

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A Correct: Aspirin should be avoided in clients taking probenecid or sulfinpyrazone.
B Incorrect: Aspirin is not contraindicated in clients taking allopurinol.
C Incorrect: Aspirin is not contraindicated in clients taking colchicine.
D Incorrect: Aspirin is not contraindicated in clients taking penicillin.


Arii_bell

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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