14 Questions
What is the first-line treatment for acute gout attacks?
Colchicine
In gout management, if allopurinol is ineffective or not tolerated, what is the recommended alternative?
Febuxostat
What is the special consideration for the cervical spine in rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?
Atlantoaxial instability
Which autoantibody is more specific than RF in diagnosing RA?
Anti-CCP
What is the recommended initial assessment for critical limb ischemia?
ABPI
What is the risk of cord compression in rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?
Atlantoaxial instability
What should not be stopped during an acute attack of gout?
Urate-lowering therapy
What is the Centor criteria used for?
Predicting the likelihood of streptococcal infection in sore throat
What are some lab features associated with alcohol use?
Raised GGT and macrocytic anemia
What medication is used to prevent symptoms of alcohol withdrawal?
Chlordiazepoxide
What is the definitive treatment for a child with suspected meningococcal disease?
IV ceftriaxone
What are the side effects of ACE inhibitors?
Cough, renal impairment, hyperkalemia, hypotension, angioedema
What does the HAS-BLED score assess the risk of?
Bleeding
What should be done in the case of shingles rash involving the tip of the nose?
Examine cornea for ulceration with fluorescein drops then give patient oral acyclovir
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