Gout Flashcards

1
Q

what is it

A

genetic affect of purine met results in hyperuricemic
uric acid deposits in joints
renal defect - kid stones

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2
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Where does it Trophi effect 4

A

great toe
hand
ear
knee

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3
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Clinical manifestn 4

A

pain red swolling
trophi
warmth in area
urinary calculi

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4
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Triggers 6

A
Trauma - no bed sheet on area
ETOH
Diet hi in purines
Meds
Surgical stress
illness
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5
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Diagnosis

A

synovial fluid aspiration (uric acid crys under microscope)

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MED management 6

meds what they do side effects

A

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

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7
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Nursing managemnt 6
diet
dos donts

A
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
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8
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Purine foods 5

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shellfish, organ meats, anchovies, asparagus, mushrooms

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