Question

When the nurse is teaching about antigout drugs, which statement by the nurse is accurate?

a) "drink only limited amounts of fluid with the drug"
b) "this drug may cause limited movement in your joint"
c) "there are very few drug interaction with these medication"
d) "colchicine is best taken on an empty stomach"

Answer 1

Colchicine, an antigout medication, should be taken on an empty stomach to decrease inflammation by inhibiting cell division, despite potentially lowering white blood cell counts.

Step-by-step explanation:

The answer is (d) "Colchicine is best taken on an empty stomach." This medication is designed to decrease inflammation by inhibiting mitosis. Although it lowers white blood cell counts as a side effect, it does not significantly limit joint movement nor does it have very few drug interactions.

In fact patients are advised to drink plenty of fluids to help reduce the risk of kidney stones, given that gout is associated with the accumulation of uric acid crystals which can also form kidney stones. Food choices, maintaining adequate hydration and medication can help control gout. It is important to know that NSAIDs may cause kidney damage in some individuals, which can exacerbate gout conditions.