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kadejuah kadejuah
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A client is prescribed colchicine (Colcrys) for gout. The nurse discusses possible adverse effects of this therapy, including:
 
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  1. nausea and vomiting.
  2. abdominal pain.
  3. diarrhea.
  4. constipation.
  5. muscle pain.
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6 years ago
Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Adverse effects of colchicine (Colcrys) include nausea and vomiting.
Rationale 2: Adverse effects of colchicine (Colcrys) include abdominal pain.
Rationale 3: Adverse effects of colchicine (Colcrys) include diarrhea.
Rationale 4: Constipation is not an adverse effect of colchicine (Colcrys).
Rationale 5: Muscle pain is not an adverse effect of colchicine (Colcrys).
Global Rationale: The most significant adverse effects of colchicine are GI related and these may occur in up to 80 of patients. Adverse effects include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, anorexia, and diarrhea. Constipation and muscle pain are not adverse effects of cholchicine.
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6 years ago
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