Patient Teaching Regarding Gout Should Include Which of the Following

question 38

Multiple Choice

Patient teaching regarding gout should include which of the following?

• A) Avoid foods high in purines, such as red meats, cheese, and alcohol.
• B) Colchicine is the drug of choice for acute gout.
• C) Allopurinol is used as a prophylactic for gout.
• D) Both b and c should be included.
• E) All of the above should be included.

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Definitions:

Suicidal Thoughts

Thoughts or ideations about taking one's own life, often occurring in people experiencing severe despair or depression.

Antidepressant Medication

Drugs prescribed to alleviate symptoms of depression by adjusting chemical imbalances in the brain, may include SSRIs, MAOIs, tricyclics, and others.

Depression

A common mental health disorder marked by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities.

No-suicide Contract

An agreement made between a therapist and a patient where the patient pledges not to harm themselves and to reach out for help if suicidal thoughts occur.