Question

A 52-year-old with acute gout (onset 12 hours ago) has normal renal function. Which regimen is appropriate first-line therapy?

Accepted Answer

Colchicine 1.2 mg then 0.6 mg one hour later.

Answer

Allopurinol 300 mg daily started now.

Answer

Prednisone 5 mg daily for 2 weeks.

Answer

Probenecid 500 mg BID started now.

Answer

Stop all anti-inflammatories and hydrate only.

Practice question

A 52-year-old with acute gout (onset 12 hours ago) has normal renal function. Which regimen is appropriate first-line therapy?