Which patient meets a guideline‑supported indication to initiate long‑term ULT for gout?...

Question

Which patient meets a guideline‑supported indication to initiate long‑term ULT for gout?

Accepted Answer

Two or more flares per year

Answer

Single gout flare 2 years ago

Answer

Asymptomatic hyperuricaemia 9 mg/dL

Answer

Serum urate 7.1 mg/dL without symptoms

Answer

First flare with rapid resolution and no tophi

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Gout-Indications for ULT