Gout Flashcards
1
Q
What is Gout
A
Metabolic disease causing increased uric acid crystals (hyperuricemia) to be deposited in the joints
2
Q
What is primary gout
A
overproduction of uric acid
3
Q
What is secondary gout
A
hyperuricemia caused by another disease (CDK) or medication (thiazide diuretics, beta blockers
4
Q
S/S of Gout
A
- joint pain
- erythema
- swelling
- tophi in the great toe (build up of uric acid)
5
Q
Lab values determining Gout is present
A
- increased uric acid levels
- synovial fluid exam that shows urate crystals
6
Q
Treatment for Gout that is acute
A
Colchicine
7
Q
Treatment for Gout that is chronic
A
- allopurinol
- probenecid
8
Q
Other treatments for Gout
A
- NSAIDs
- ice packs
9
Q
What should patients avoid if they have Gout
A
-alcohol
-avoid dieting (starvation)
-purine-rich food
(red or organ meat, shellfish, fructose drinks)
10
Q
What should you instruct the patient to do if they have Gout
A
- increase fluid intake
- reduce stress
