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    Ati lpn med surg musculoskeletal system test proctored exam

    A nurse is talking with a client who has gout. The nurse should remind the client to avoid the use of which of the following medications?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Aspirin can interfere with uric acid excretion and may worsen hyperuricemia, making it contraindicated for clients with gout. B. Colchicine is used to treat acute gout flares and prevent attacks. C. Probenecid helps lower uric acid levels by increasing renal excretion. D. Indomethacin, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), is commonly used to treat pain and inflammation associated with gout.

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