Classification of Gout

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What is the primary mechanism of action of Allopurinol in reducing uric acid levels?

Reducing uric acid reabsorption

Increasing uric acid excretion

Stimulating uric acid metabolism

Inhibiting xanthine oxidase (correct)

Which of the following medications is a suitable alternative to Allopurinol for patients taking anticoagulant drugs?

Indomethacin

Febuxostat (correct)

Colchicine

Sulfinpyrazone

What is the primary symptom of the 58-year-old man in the case study?

Limited range of motion

Swelling and redness of the right wrist

Severe pain in the right wrist (correct)

Moderate pain in the right wrist

What is the role of Colchicine in treating gout?

Decreasing swelling and pain in the affected joints Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications is used to facilitate uric acid excretion and lower its level in the blood?

Sulfinpyrazone Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of Xanthine's higher water solubility compared to uric acid?

Easier excretion Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of Diclofenac, Indomethacin, and Ketoprofen?

Anti-inflammatory drugs Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of NSAIDs on gout symptoms?

Decreasing swelling and pain Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary complication of gout in the case study?

Inflammation and swelling Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary risk factor for the 58-year-old man in the case study?

Lack of medical check-ups Signup and view all the answers

Classification of Gout

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What is the primary mechanism of action of Allopurinol in reducing uric acid levels?

Which of the following medications is a suitable alternative to Allopurinol for patients taking anticoagulant drugs?

What is the primary symptom of the 58-year-old man in the case study?

What is the role of Colchicine in treating gout?

Which of the following medications is used to facilitate uric acid excretion and lower its level in the blood?

What is the primary benefit of Xanthine's higher water solubility compared to uric acid?

What is the classification of Diclofenac, Indomethacin, and Ketoprofen?

What is the primary effect of NSAIDs on gout symptoms?

What is the primary complication of gout in the case study?

What is the primary risk factor for the 58-year-old man in the case study?

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