NCLEX Review & Nursing School

GOUT

Excess amount and defect in the metabolism of uric acid.

Assessment:
Inflammation in the joints
Pain within the joints
Presents of Uric Acid around large toe

Interventions:
-decrease intake of purine foods.
-decrease intake of alcohol.

TREATMENT:
Antigout Medications
– Allopurinol

Side Effects:

• vomiting, diarrhea;
• drowsiness, headache;
• changes in your sense of taste; or
• muscle pain.

– Probenecid
(force fluids to pt. 2-3 L/day).

NSAIDS
Diet