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What is the primary cause of pain and inflammation in patients with gout?
What is the primary cause of pain and inflammation in patients with gout?
- Calcium buildup in the joints
- GI toxicity
- Uric crystals accumulation in the joints (correct)
- Bone marrow suppression
What is the therapeutic class of Colchicine?
What is the therapeutic class of Colchicine?
- Antigout (correct)
- Antidiarrheal
- Antihypertensive
- Anti-inflammatory
Why is Colchicine reserved for certain clients?
Why is Colchicine reserved for certain clients?
- It is only effective in treating chronic gout
- It has a very narrow safety margin (correct)
- It is a prototype drug
- It can only be administered intravenously
What is the primary action of Colchicine in treating gout?
What is the primary action of Colchicine in treating gout?
What is the recommended route of administration for Colchicine?
What is the recommended route of administration for Colchicine?
What is the condition characterized by weakened bones that are spongy and less dense?
What is the condition characterized by weakened bones that are spongy and less dense?
What is the primary mechanism of action of calcium salts in treating hypocalcemia?
What is the primary mechanism of action of calcium salts in treating hypocalcemia?
Why must alendronate be taken on an empty stomach with a full glass of water?
Why must alendronate be taken on an empty stomach with a full glass of water?
What is the primary reason for taking hydroxychloroquine with milk?
What is the primary reason for taking hydroxychloroquine with milk?
What is the primary adverse effect of methotrexate that requires close monitoring?
What is the primary adverse effect of methotrexate that requires close monitoring?
What is the primary mechanism of action of xanthine oxidase inhibitors?
What is the primary mechanism of action of xanthine oxidase inhibitors?
Why is it essential to encourage 2-3 liters of fluid intake when taking xanthine oxidase inhibitors?
Why is it essential to encourage 2-3 liters of fluid intake when taking xanthine oxidase inhibitors?