Gout Meds

Question 1

Gout is caused by eating foods rich in _______?

Answer 1

Purine

(they are rich in Uric acid)

Question 2

Examples of foods rich in Purine?

Answer 2

• Red meat
• Shellfish
• Fruit juice
• Beer

Question 3

Signs and symptoms of Gout?

Answer 3

• Sudden, intense joint pain.
• Inflammation on the joint/toe.
• Redness of the joint/toe
• Occurs at the base of toe or joint.

Question 4

Trophi is _________?

Answer 4

• The build up of uric crystals in the joint.

Question 5

Trophi causes ________ & _______?

Answer 5

Inflammation & pain

Question 6

Uric acid is excreted in the __________?

Answer 6

Kidneys.

Question 7

Examples of medications used to treat Gout.

Answer 7

• Colchicine
• Allopurinol

Question 8

Facts about Colchicine?

Answer 8

• Prescribed for Acute gout attacks.
• Prescribed for maintenance therapy.

Question 9

High yield concepts of Colchicine?

Answer 9

• GI issues - (stomach upset, diarrhea, vomiting).
• Myopathy - (Muscle pain) Rhabdomyolysis.

Question 10

Facts about Allopurinol?

Answer 10

• Prescribed for Acute gout attacks.
• Prescribed for maintenance therapy.
• Prescribed for Hyperuricemia caused by Chemotherapy.

Question 11

High yield concepts of Allopurinol?

Answer 11

• Hypersensitivity reaction - (Pt may develop a Fever or Rash).
• Adequate hydration - (Encourage the Pt to hydrate atleast 2 - 3L per day).