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Question

A 67-year-old male arrived to the urgent care with ache complaint of right foot pain that began six days prior. The patient denies history of trauma. Pain started at a three out of 10 and has now progressed to nine out of 10. He is unable to wear his work boots, and could not work for the last three days. The pain is so severe. He is unable to sleep. The patient's history consist of hypertension and kidney stones and die reticulitis.

1. The foot has marked, increased swelling, redness, the doctor orders and arthrocentesis of the ankle joint. What is an arthrocentesis What materials will the doctor need to perform this task. ?

2. The lab calls back, stating there is an increase in high levels of uric acid from the fluid that was sent what disease causes elevated uric acid Levels?

3. What increases a uric acid level and what should the patient avoid?

4. What medication are used for gout flareup ?

5. What medication is used to treat gout not during a flareup ?

A common medication use for gout flareup are allopurinol and probenecid, which are the some common education topics patients need to know with these medication's.