A Patient Who Has Gout Will Begin Taking Febuxostat

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient who has gout will begin taking febuxostat. What information will the prescriber provide when teaching the patient about this drug regimen?

• A) "This drug will prevent gout flares."
• B) "I'm prescribing indomethacin to be taken with this drug to decrease gastrointestinal effects."
• C) "Because this drug increases excretion of uric acid, we will need to schedule urine and blood tests."
• D) "I will also be prescribing colchicine, but for no longer than 6 months.

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