Gout Flashcards
what is it
genetic affect of purine met results in hyperuricemic
uric acid deposits in joints
renal defect - kid stones
Where does it Trophi effect 4
great toe
hand
ear
knee
Clinical manifestn 4
pain red swolling
trophi
warmth in area
urinary calculi
Triggers 6
Trauma - no bed sheet on area ETOH Diet hi in purines Meds Surgical stress illness
Diagnosis
synovial fluid aspiration (uric acid crys under microscope)
MED management 6
meds what they do side effects
cholinichine- give when attack first behins increase dose until pain releace or diarrhia _ Gi sympt
NSAID- indomethacin
corticosteriod
uricosurics - probenecid- correct hyperuricemia se Gi and freg urine
XAnaathine oxidase inhib- allopurinol- decr serum urine level- give if kid stone risk se GI drowsy
Fubuxostat- not respn c usually txt
Nursing managemnt 6
diet
dos donts
urine alkaline- citris fruits0 oranges limes grapefruit Black chery juice avoid ASA Normal bdy wt- gradual wt reduction Limit ETOH No foods hi in Purines
Purine foods 5
shellfish, organ meats, anchovies, asparagus, mushrooms