Author Question: The drug that is often administered during the first attack of gout and confirms the diagnosis is: ... (Read 38 times)

Chelseaamend · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

The drug that is often administered during the first attack of gout and confirms the diagnosis is:

a. colchicine. c. indomethacin.
b. allopurinol. d. phenylbutazone.

Question 2

During an acute attack of gout, administration of colchicine is stopped when:

a. the urine turns orange. c. nausea or diarrhea occurs.
b. the client's blood pressure increases. d. the client becomes drowsy.

l.stuut · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: Colchicine is the first-line agent used for the first attack of gout.
B Incorrect: Allopurinol is not the first agent used for the first attack of gout.
C Incorrect: Indomethacin is not used for the first attack of gout.
D Incorrect: Phenylbutazone is not used to treat gout.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: Colchicine does not cause the urine to turn orange.
B Incorrect: Colchicine is not associated with hypertension.
C Correct: These GI manifestations indicate the need to terminate colchicine therapy.
D Incorrect: Colchicine is not associated with changes in client's LOC (level of consciousness).