A Patient with an Acute Attack of Gout in the Right

question 30

Multiple Choice

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

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

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Definitions:

Kinocilium

A specialized type of cilium on the apical surface of hair cells in the sensory epithelium of the vertebrate inner ear, crucial for the detection of sound and movement.

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that supports the organ of Corti, playing a critical role in sound perception.

Cilia

Microscopic, hair-like structures on the surface of cells that move in a wave-like manner to propel substances.

Dynamic Equilibrium

A state of balance between continuing processes, especially in physical and chemical reactions, where forward and reverse processes occur at equal rates.