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What is the first-line treatment for acute gout attacks?
What is the first-line treatment for acute gout attacks?
- Colchicine (correct)
- Allopurinol
- Corticosteroid
- NSAID + PPI
In gout management, if allopurinol is ineffective or not tolerated, what is the recommended alternative?
In gout management, if allopurinol is ineffective or not tolerated, what is the recommended alternative?
- NSAID
- PPI
- Febuxostat (correct)
- Sulfinpyrazone
What is the special consideration for the cervical spine in rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?
What is the special consideration for the cervical spine in rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?
- Atlantoaxial instability (correct)
- Thoracic spine involvement
- Lumbar spine involvement
- Coccyx involvement
Which autoantibody is more specific than RF in diagnosing RA?
Which autoantibody is more specific than RF in diagnosing RA?
What is the recommended initial assessment for critical limb ischemia?
What is the recommended initial assessment for critical limb ischemia?
What is the risk of cord compression in rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?
What is the risk of cord compression in rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?
What should not be stopped during an acute attack of gout?
What should not be stopped during an acute attack of gout?
What is the Centor criteria used for?
What is the Centor criteria used for?
What are some lab features associated with alcohol use?
What are some lab features associated with alcohol use?
What medication is used to prevent symptoms of alcohol withdrawal?
What medication is used to prevent symptoms of alcohol withdrawal?
What is the definitive treatment for a child with suspected meningococcal disease?
What is the definitive treatment for a child with suspected meningococcal disease?
What are the side effects of ACE inhibitors?
What are the side effects of ACE inhibitors?
What does the HAS-BLED score assess the risk of?
What does the HAS-BLED score assess the risk of?
What should be done in the case of shingles rash involving the tip of the nose?
What should be done in the case of shingles rash involving the tip of the nose?
