A 68-year-old woman presents with an acute flare of gout in her left knee. She has a history of chronic kidney disease stage 4 (eGFR 25 mL/min/1.73m²)...

Question

A 68-year-old woman presents with an acute flare of gout in her left knee. She has a history of chronic kidney disease stage 4 (eGFR 25 mL/min/1.73m²). Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment for the acute flare?

Accepted Answer

Oral Prednisolone 30mg OD

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Naproxen 500mg BD

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Colchicine 500mcg QDS

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Allopurinol 100mg OD

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Ibuprofen 400mg TDS

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Acute Gout / CKD

A 68-year-old woman presents with an acute flare of gout in her left knee. She has a history of chronic kidney disease stage 4 (eGFR 25 mL/min/1.73m²). Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment for the acute flare?