A Patient Is Admitted for Treatment of Gout That Has

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted for treatment of gout that has been refractory to treatment with allopurinol and probenecid. The patient is taking colchicine, and the prescriber orders pegloticase [Krystexxa]. Before administering this drug, the nurse will expect to:

• A) administer an antihistamine and a glucocorticoid.
• B) discontinue the colchicine.
• C) increase the dose of colchicine.
• D) prepare to administer a bronchodilator if needed.

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