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

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This patient has manifestations of chronic gout,which is treated with allopurinol.Colchicine is for acute attacks.Sinemet is for Parkinson disease.Ibuprofen may or may not be needed.

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