Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 74%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has developed gout. Which of the following medications should the nurse prepare to administer?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: Allopurinol. Allopurinol is a medication commonly used to treat gout by reducing the production of uric acid in the body. Gout is caused by the buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints, leading to pain and inflammation. Therefore, administering Allopurinol helps lower uric acid levels and prevent further gout attacks.
The other choices (A, C, D) are incorrect because:
A: Spironolactone is a diuretic that helps with fluid retention but does not treat gout.
C: Zolpidem is a sedative-hypnotic used for insomnia, not gout.
D: Aprazolam is a benzodiazepine used for anxiety disorders, not gout.
The other choices (A, C, D) are incorrect because:
A: Spironolactone is a diuretic that helps with fluid retention but does not treat gout.
C: Zolpidem is a sedative-hypnotic used for insomnia, not gout.
D: Aprazolam is a benzodiazepine used for anxiety disorders, not gout.