615-Pharm Exam 3 MEGA Review.docx

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615-Pharm Exam 3 MEGA Review1. Mr. Holloway presents to your clinic with a significantly swollen, painful big toe and you diagnose him with gout. Of the following options which would be the best treat... ment for Mr. Holloway? a. Acetaminophen with codeine b. Low-dose colchicine c. High-dose colchicine d. High-dose aspirin Low-dose colchicine. Low-dose colchicine is 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg one hour later or 1.8 mg total. High-dose colchicine is 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg Q4 to Q6 hours or 4.8 mg total. The difference between the two is low-dose is as effective as high-dose with a lower side effect profile [Show More]

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