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What is characterized by hardened deposits of uric acid crystals developing around joints?
What is characterized by hardened deposits of uric acid crystals developing around joints?
Which medication is commonly used for acute gout symptoms?
Which medication is commonly used for acute gout symptoms?
What is a potential complication of chronic gout characterized by frequent gout pain and tophi formation?
What is a potential complication of chronic gout characterized by frequent gout pain and tophi formation?
Which diagnostic method involves identifying monosodium urate crystals in synovial fluid?
Which diagnostic method involves identifying monosodium urate crystals in synovial fluid?
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At what stage of gout do periods of remission between gout attacks occur?
At what stage of gout do periods of remission between gout attacks occur?
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What is a possible consequence of high uric acid levels but cannot be used alone to diagnose gout?
What is a possible consequence of high uric acid levels but cannot be used alone to diagnose gout?
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What is the most common joint affected during the initial attack of gout?
What is the most common joint affected during the initial attack of gout?
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Which of the following medications can potentially increase the uric acid level?
Which of the following medications can potentially increase the uric acid level?
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What is the first stage of gout progression described in the text?
What is the first stage of gout progression described in the text?
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Which of the following is NOT a common risk factor for developing gout?
Which of the following is NOT a common risk factor for developing gout?
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What is the main mechanism by which thiazide diuretics can increase uric acid levels?
What is the main mechanism by which thiazide diuretics can increase uric acid levels?
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Which of the following is a common sign or symptom of an acute gout attack?
Which of the following is a common sign or symptom of an acute gout attack?
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What are the two overarching goals of gout treatment according to the American College of Rheumatology?
What are the two overarching goals of gout treatment according to the American College of Rheumatology?
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Which class of medications is recommended as first-line for the prevention of recurrent gout?
Which class of medications is recommended as first-line for the prevention of recurrent gout?
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What lifestyle modification is NOT recommended in gout management?
What lifestyle modification is NOT recommended in gout management?
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What medication promotes the excretion of uric acid?
What medication promotes the excretion of uric acid?
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Which medication is specifically mentioned for patients who cannot tolerate first-line agents or when first-line agents are ineffective?
Which medication is specifically mentioned for patients who cannot tolerate first-line agents or when first-line agents are ineffective?
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What imaging modality allows noninvasive detection of monosodium urate crystal deposits?
What imaging modality allows noninvasive detection of monosodium urate crystal deposits?
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