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ATI nurs 180 Pharmacology Final Exam Questions
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The nurse is caring for a client with swelling to the distal phalanges, first big toe, and 10/10 pain. Which medication below would be administered for this client's acute gout?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: colchicine. Colchicine is used for acute gout attacks to reduce inflammation and pain by inhibiting the inflammatory response to urate crystals. It is effective for treating the symptoms of gout, such as swelling and pain in the joints. Allopurinol (
A) and febuxostat (
B) are used for long-term management of gout by reducing uric acid levels. Physostigmine (
D) is not indicated for gout and is used for other conditions like anticholinergic overdose.
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