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Maryville University Nursing 615 Exam 3 Review Study Guide Solutions Low-dose colchine - ANSWER-1.2 mg at first sign of flare, followed by 0.6 mg one hour later for a total dose of 1.8 mg. High-dose colchine - ANSWER-1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg every 4-6 hours totaling 4.8 mg. Gout - ANSWER-BUN...

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Low-dose colchine - ANSWER✔✔-1.2 mg at first sign of flare, followed by 0.6 mg one

hour later for a total dose of 1.8 mg.


High-dose colchine - ANSWER✔✔-1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg every 4-6 hours totaling

4.8 mg.


Gout - ANSWER✔✔-BUN, creatinine, and creatinine clearance should be monitored in

the treatment of this disease


Colchine - ANSWER✔✔-This medication can cause severe diarrhea, nausea, vomiting,

abdominal pain


Febuxostat (Uloric) - ANSWER✔✔-When prescribing this medication, patients should

be taught that gout may worsen with therapy before it improves


Corticosteroids - ANSWER✔✔-These medications can cause the following adverse

effects if taken for six months or more: Osteoporosis and poor diabetic control. Patients

should report black, tarry stools or abdominal pain.




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, Corticosteroids - ANSWER✔✔-These medications should be tapered to avoid recurrent

activity of the underlying disease and possible cortisol deficiency resulting from the

hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis suppression during the period of steroid therapy.


Black Box Warning on NSAIDS - ANSWER✔✔-Increased risk of serious cardiovascular

thrombotic events, such as myocardial infarction and stroke. These medications can also

cause serious GI events such as bleeding, ulceration or perforation of stomach or

intestines, which can be fatal.


Pain management - ANSWER✔✔-When treating this common issue, it is recommended

to begin with NSAIDS and work up from there as needed


Ibuprofen - ANSWER✔✔-This medication works by inhibiting the COX enzymes;

however, the exact mechanism of action for this particular medication is unknown.


Acetaminophen - ANSWER✔✔-A serious adverse effect related to this medication is

referred to as "------------- poisoning"


Symptoms of hypoglycemia - ANSWER✔✔-Decreased LOC, hunger, diaphoresis,

weakness, dizziness and tachycardia


Symptoms of hyperglycemia - ANSWER✔✔-Polyuria, polydipsia and polyphagia

(weight loss)




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