South Dakota Medication Aide Practice Test

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Which of the following drugs is NOT used to treat gout?

Allopurinol

Colchicine

Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen is classified as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) primarily used for relieving pain, reducing inflammation, and lowering fever. While it can be used to alleviate pain associated with gout attacks, it does not address the underlying causes of gout, which involve the management of uric acid levels in the body.

In contrast, the other medications listed—Allopurinol, Colchicine, and Probenecid—are specifically intended for the treatment and management of gout. Allopurinol works by decreasing uric acid production, Colchicine helps with inflammation during flare-ups, and Probenecid assists in eliminating uric acid from the body. These medications target the disease process of gout more directly than Ibuprofen, making it the correct choice for the question.

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Probenecid

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