A 54-year-old woman presents with atraumatic hot, swollen first MTP joint. Serum urate is 0.58 mmol/L. Which is the most appropriate acute management?...

Question

A 54-year-old woman presents with atraumatic hot, swollen first MTP joint. Serum urate is 0.58 mmol/L. Which is the most appropriate acute management?

Accepted Answer

Colchicine 500 micrograms two to three times daily

Answer

Allopurinol initiation now

Answer

Indomethacin plus PPI

Answer

Long-term febuxostat now

Answer

Intra-articular hyaluronate

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Acute gout

A 54-year-old woman presents with atraumatic hot, swollen first MTP joint. Serum urate is 0.58 mmol/L. Which is the most appropriate acute management?