Gout is a common form of inflammatory arthritis that is very painful. It usually affects one joint at a time (often the big toe joint). Although there is no cure for gout, it can be effectively treated and managed with medication and self-management strategies
- A 45-year-old white man presents to your office complaining of left knee pain that started last night. He says that the pain started suddenly after dinner and was severe within a span of 3 hours. He denies any trauma, fever, systemic symptoms, or prior similar episodes. He has a history of hypertension for which he takes hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ). He admits to consuming a great amount of wine last night with dinner
- Provide an evaluation of the patient including possible risk factors, non-pharmacologic interventions that should be encouraged, and treatment options available. What specific pharmacotherapeutic plan would you design [Medication(s) selection and rationale, monitoring / follow up and patient education regarding the medications you have chosen]?
- Discuss the urate lowering therapies (ULTs) available. Would this patient be a candidate for prophylactic therapy (why or why not), and if so, what specific agent would you choose?
- minimum of 250 words, scholarly written, APA formatted, and referenced. A minimum of 2 references are required (one may be the textbook).
Requirements: 250
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