Question

A 50-year-old presents with acute monoarticular joint inflammation of the big toe (podagra), extremely painful. Gout is suspected. Which medication is recommended for an acute gout attack?

Accepted Answer

Colchicine or NSAIDs

Answer

Allopurinol

Answer

Probenecid

Answer

Long-term steroids only

Answer

Rasburicase

Practice question

A 50-year-old presents with acute monoarticular joint inflammation of the big toe (podagra), extremely painful. Gout is suspected. Which medication is recommended for an acute gout attack?