A patient is admitted for severe gout. The patient states, “I know they say I have crystals in my joint, but all they are giving me are drugs for my pain.” For which reason would the LPN/LVN explain the medical regimen? Anti-inflammatory drugs will decrease the uric acid. Opioid medications are necessary for pain control. Colcrys (colchicine) is included with the current anti-inflammatory drugs. Zyloprim (allopurinol) is given after the acute stage of the diagnosis.
[Verified Answer]: A patient is admitted for severe gout
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