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What is the primary cause of gout?
What is the primary cause of gout?
- Low uric acid concentration in the blood
- Excessive fluid retention in the joints
- Increased calcium deposition in tissues
- High uric acid concentration in the blood (correct)
Which phase of gout is characterized by periods with no symptoms?
Which phase of gout is characterized by periods with no symptoms?
- Acute gout attacks
- Asymptomatic hyperuricemia (correct)
- Chronic tophaceous gout
- Chronic gouty arthritis
What is recommended for long-term control of gout?
What is recommended for long-term control of gout?
- Antibiotics
- Antiviral medication
- Steroids
- Urate-lowering therapy (correct)
What drug is considered first-line therapy for urate-lowering in gout?
What drug is considered first-line therapy for urate-lowering in gout?
What should be co-prescribed with NSAIDs for acute gout attacks to prevent gastrointestinal issues?
What should be co-prescribed with NSAIDs for acute gout attacks to prevent gastrointestinal issues?
Which medication has limited use due to toxicity but can be co-administered with anticoagulants during acute gout attacks?
Which medication has limited use due to toxicity but can be co-administered with anticoagulants during acute gout attacks?
What is the recommended dosage range for plant alkaloids (colchicine) when used for acute gout treatment in adults?
What is the recommended dosage range for plant alkaloids (colchicine) when used for acute gout treatment in adults?
What is the recommended dosage range for allopurinol maintenance in adults?
What is the recommended dosage range for allopurinol maintenance in adults?
Which condition is NOT a contraindication for the use of plant alkaloids (colchicine)?
Which condition is NOT a contraindication for the use of plant alkaloids (colchicine)?
What is the recommended starting dose of febuxostat for adults with chronic hyperuricaemia in gout?
What is the recommended starting dose of febuxostat for adults with chronic hyperuricaemia in gout?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential side effect or reaction related to allopurinol treatment?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential side effect or reaction related to allopurinol treatment?
What is the recommended dose adjustment for patients with an eGFR less than 10 mL/minute/1.73 m2 when using plant alkaloids (colchicine)?
What is the recommended dose adjustment for patients with an eGFR less than 10 mL/minute/1.73 m2 when using plant alkaloids (colchicine)?
For what purpose is short-term prophylaxis recommended during initial therapy with allopurinol and uricosuric drugs?
For what purpose is short-term prophylaxis recommended during initial therapy with allopurinol and uricosuric drugs?
Which of the following is a use of febuxostat according to the text?
Which of the following is a use of febuxostat according to the text?
