A 60-year-old man known to have systemic hypertension, gout, and dyslipidemia presented to the Emergency Room 5 days ago with signs of heart failure and was diagnosed on Lasix, asp... A 60-year-old man known to have systemic hypertension, gout, and dyslipidemia presented to the Emergency Room 5 days ago with signs of heart failure and was diagnosed on Lasix, aspirin, Plavix, and metformin. Yesterday, he came to the ER with severe pain and redness in the first metatarsophalangeal joint. Examination confirms tenderness and swelling of that joint. Which of the following medications has most likely caused this new complaint? A. Lasix B. Plavix C. Aspirin D. Metformin
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The question is asking which medication is most likely responsible for the patient's new complaint of severe pain and redness in the first metatarsophalangeal joint, hinting at a potential gout episode as a side effect of one of the medications previously prescribed.
Answer
Lasix
The final answer is Lasix.
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The final answer is Lasix.
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Lasix (furosemide) is a diuretic that can increase uric acid levels in the blood, potentially triggering gout attacks.
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A common mistake is not considering the side effects of diuretics on uric acid levels, which can exacerbate gout.
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