Question

The nurse is evaluating teaching about drug therapy to treat gout. Which statement by the client demonstrates an understanding of the use of allopurinol to treat gout?

a. "I need to take the prescribed amount of the drug to get rid of my gout."
b. "I need to take this drug every day to keep from having any flareups."
c. "The pain and swelling can be controlled by taking this drug every day.
d. "I should take this drug when I have gout attacks to reduce symptoms."

Answer 1

The statement that demonstrates an understanding of the use of allopurinol to treat gout is: 'I need to take this drug every day to keep from having any flareups.' Allopurinol is a drug used to prevent gout flare-ups.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement that demonstrates an understanding of the use of allopurinol to treat gout is: b. 'I need to take this drug every day to keep from having any flareups.'

Allopurinol is a drug used to prevent gout flare-ups by reducing the production of uric acid in the body. By taking the drug daily, it helps maintain low uric acid levels and prevents the formation of uric acid crystals in the joints, which cause the pain and swelling associated with gout.