A Patient with an Acute Attack of Gout in the Right

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient with an acute attack of gout in the right great toe has a new prescription for probenecid (Benemid) .Which information about the patient's home routine indicates a need for teaching regarding gout management?

• A) The patient sleeps about 8 to 10 hours every night.
• B) The patient usually eats beef once or twice a week.
• C) The patient takes one aspirin a day to prevent angina.
• D) The patient usually drinks about 3 quarts water daily.

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Definitions:

Protons

Subatomic particles with a positive charge located within an atom's nucleus.

Reactive

Pertains to substances or materials that readily undergo chemical reactions, typically involving a significant response to other chemicals or stimuli.

Atomic Number

Number of protons in the atomic nucleus; determines the element.

Hydrogen

The lightest and most abundant chemical element in the universe, consisting of a single proton and electron, and playing a vital role in chemistry and the energy industry.