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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Recognize pivotal events and ethical considerations in business and corporate social responsibility (CSR) across decades.

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Definitions:

Urinary Bladder

is a hollow organ in the pelvis that stores urine from the kidneys before excretion through urination.

Transitional Epithelium

A type of epithelial tissue characterized by layers of cells that can stretch and contract, commonly found lining the bladder and parts of the urinary tract.

The Trigone

A triangular area located in the bladder's base, fundamental in the anatomy of the urinary system.

Osmotic Diuretics

Substances that increase urine output by attracting and retaining water in the renal tubules.