Nighttime Big Toe Sensation Quiz

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What sensation might someone experience in the middle of the night according to the text?

Hearing a loud noise out of nowhere

Feeling a sudden chill in their back

Feeling like their big toe is on fire (correct)

Experiencing a numbing sensation on their hand

When is the described sensation most likely to occur?

In the early morning hours

At dusk

During broad daylight

During the middle of the night (correct)

Which body part is specifically mentioned in relation to feeling like it's on fire?

Elbow

Knee cap

Big toe (correct)

Earlobe

What could be a potential sensation felt by someone sleeping at night, based on the text?

Burning sensation in the foot Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sensations is unlikely to be experienced by someone sleeping at night based on the text?

Sudden sweet taste in the mouth Signup and view all the answers

What does the text describe as a painful inflammatory process?

A medical condition Signup and view all the answers

What does the text say the process is, in addition to being painful?

Disfiguring Signup and view all the answers

What type of pain does the text say the patient experiences?

Physical pain Signup and view all the answers

Who experiences the pain described?

The patient Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the text?

Describing a medical condition Signup and view all the answers

Why is aspirin not used in the treatment of acute gouty arthritis?

It can cause renal retention of uric acid at low doses Signup and view all the answers

What problem can occur if aspirin is used in the treatment of acute gouty arthritis?

Increased renal retention of uric acid Signup and view all the answers

At what daily dose is aspirin associated with causing renal retention of uric acid?

Above 2.6 grams Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a reason why aspirin is not recommended for acute gouty arthritis?

It can lead to increased uric acid in the kidneys Signup and view all the answers

What adverse effect does aspirin have on uric acid levels in patients with acute gouty arthritis?

Increased renal retention of uric acid Signup and view all the answers

What type of drug therapy is initiated for the patient?

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is considered as the first-line treatment in this scenario?

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug therapy Signup and view all the answers

What type of drug therapy is not recommended initially?

Steroid therapy Signup and view all the answers

Which type of drug therapy is avoided in the initial treatment plan?

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug therapy Signup and view all the answers

What would be an inappropriate choice for the patient's initial treatment according to the text?

Starting with steroid therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended maintenance therapy to keep low levels of uric acid in the blood days 11-365?

Allopurinol Signup and view all the answers

Why is colchicine not recommended nowadays for maintenance therapy post gout attack?

Numerous side effects Signup and view all the answers

Which medication should be used in combination with allopurinol for maintaining a gout patient post-attack?

Colchicine Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using allopurinol as a maintenance therapy?

Lower uric acid levels Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern associated with the use of colchicine post-gout attack?

Gastrointestinal bleeding Signup and view all the answers

Nighttime Big Toe Sensation Quiz

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What sensation might someone experience in the middle of the night according to the text?

When is the described sensation most likely to occur?

Which body part is specifically mentioned in relation to feeling like it's on fire?

What could be a potential sensation felt by someone sleeping at night, based on the text?

Which of the following sensations is unlikely to be experienced by someone sleeping at night based on the text?

What does the text describe as a painful inflammatory process?

What does the text say the process is, in addition to being painful?

What type of pain does the text say the patient experiences?

Who experiences the pain described?

What is the primary focus of the text?

Why is aspirin not used in the treatment of acute gouty arthritis?

What problem can occur if aspirin is used in the treatment of acute gouty arthritis?

At what daily dose is aspirin associated with causing renal retention of uric acid?

Which of the following is a reason why aspirin is not recommended for acute gouty arthritis?

What adverse effect does aspirin have on uric acid levels in patients with acute gouty arthritis?

What type of drug therapy is initiated for the patient?

What is considered as the first-line treatment in this scenario?

What type of drug therapy is not recommended initially?

Which type of drug therapy is avoided in the initial treatment plan?

What would be an inappropriate choice for the patient's initial treatment according to the text?

What is the recommended maintenance therapy to keep low levels of uric acid in the blood days 11-365?

Why is colchicine not recommended nowadays for maintenance therapy post gout attack?

Which medication should be used in combination with allopurinol for maintaining a gout patient post-attack?

What is the primary purpose of using allopurinol as a maintenance therapy?

What is the main concern associated with the use of colchicine post-gout attack?

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