18 Questions
What is the main cause of inflammation in Gout arthritis?
Deposition of Monosodium Uric crystals in the synovial fluid
What is a common symptom of Gout arthritis?
Lumps below the skin known as tophi
Which joint is often affected by Gout arthritis?
Big toe joint
What is a potential long-term consequence of untreated Gout arthritis?
Development of tophi lumps
In Gout arthritis, what does Serum urate levels about 6.8 mg/dL indicate?
High uric acid levels
Which condition involves a person developing lumps around the joints due to Gout?
Pott's disease
Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with TB arthritis?
Severely red, hot, and swollen joint
What is one theory regarding why gout commonly affects cooler joints?
Uric acid crystals form away from main warmth of the body
Chronic gout leads to a degenerative form of arthritis known as:
Gouty arthritis
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of gout arthritis?
Fever and chills
Pott's disease typically affects which part of the body?
The spine
What distinguishes the presentation of TB arthritis from that of gout arthritis?
Formation of uric acid crystals in joints
According to the passage, which type of arthritis is closely linked to diet?
Gout
According to the passage, what is the primary cause of gout?
Elevated levels of uric acid
The passage mentions that certain foods can trigger a gout flare-up. Which of the following is NOT considered a high-purine food that can exacerbate gout symptoms?
Vegetables
According to the passage, which of the following is a non-modifiable risk factor for arthritis?
Age
Which of the following high-risk groups for arthritis is mentioned in the passage?
Females
According to the passage, which of the following modifiable risk factors can contribute to the onset and progression of knee osteoarthritis?
Overweight and obesity
Test your knowledge on the pathophysiology and management of gout, a metabolic disorder characterized by inflammation due to monosodium uric crystals being deposited in the synovial fluid. Explore topics such as hyperuricemia, acute flares, chronic arthritis, and more.
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