HESI RN
Hesi RN Medical Surg Questions
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History and Physical
A 59-year-old male client presents to the clinic reporting pain in the right great toe. The client says that the pain feels like it is another attack of gout, which he has had on 2 other occasions in the last 4 months. The client tells the nurses that the pain started about 9 days ago in the evening and that it got very painful and swollen shortly thereafter. In the past, the gout attacks have resolved without treatment after about 5 days, but the client reports that his condition has not improved and that he is unable to walk or work without excruciating pain in the great toe joint. The client has type 2 diabetes mellitus, osteoarthritis, hypertension, obesity, and sleep apnea. Currently, the client takes daily metformin, daily aspirin, daily enalapril, and ibuprofen as needed for pain. The client reports that he has never smoked or used tobacco products. He does not use recreational drugs. Typically, he drinks 2 to 3 dark beers nightly.
The healthcare provider is considering medications to treat the client's gout.
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A 59-year-old male client presents to the clinic reporting pain in the right great toe. For each medication used to treat gout, choose the most likely therapeutic outcome and the teaching associated with the medication.
Colchicine: Reduces inflammation. |
Prednisone: Reduces inflammation. |
Naproxen: Reduces pain and inflammation. |
Allopurinol: Lowers uric acid levels. |
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Colchicine and prednisone reduce inflammation, naproxen alleviates pain and inflammation, and allopurinol prevents uric acid buildup, addressing both acute and chronic gout management.
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