HESI RN
Nightdale College HESI Pharmacology RN Questions
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The nurse is providing instructions about a client's new medications. How should the nurse explain the purpose of probenecid, a uricosuric drug? How should the nurse explain the purpose of probenecid?
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Rationale: Probenecid increases uric acid excretion in urine, reducing blood levels and preventing gout attacks. It does not affect urinary pain, urine stream strength, or kidney stone formation (it may increase stone risk), making uric acid excretion the correct purpose.
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