Monitoring Serum Uric Acid Levels
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What is the recommended frequency for checking serum urate levels during dose titration of urate-lowering therapy?

  • Bi-monthly
  • Monthly (correct)
  • Quarterly
  • Weekly

    • When serum urate levels are stable, what is the recommended frequency for checking them?

  • Every three months
  • Annually (correct)
  • Bi-annually
  • Monthly

    • Under what circumstances should the frequency of checking serum urate levels be increased?

  • If the patient is experiencing both acute attacks and tophi formation
  • If the patient is experiencing frequent acute attacks
  • If medical problems or non-compliance are suspected (correct)
  • If the patient is experiencing tophi formation

    • What is the suggested target level for serum urate in routine clinical practice?

    <p>The text does not provide a specific target level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of monitoring serum uric acid levels during urate-lowering therapy?

    <p>To reduce the frequency of acute attacks and tophi formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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