A patient's chart contains an assessment of tophi and podagra.What medication does the nurse plan to educate the patient on?
A)Allopurinol
B)Colchicine
C)Levodopa-carbidopa
D)Ibuprofen

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Tophi and podagra are associated with gout, which is caused by high levels of uric acid in the blood. Allopurinol is a medication that helps to lower uric acid levels and prevent gout attacks. Colchicine may also be used to treat acute gout attacks, but it does not treat the underlying cause of gout. Levodopa-carbidopa is used to treat Parkinson's disease, and ibuprofen is a pain reliever and anti-inflammatory medication that may be used to treat gout symptoms, but it does not treat the underlying cause of gout.

A Patient's Chart Contains an Assessment of Tophi and Podagra