NU 641 GOUT medications Questions With Complete Solutions
Is gout a form of arthritis? What happens in gout? correct answer: Yes. It is considered a form of arthritis. In gout, purine metabolism is altered leading to increased uric acid Hyperuricemia Urate Crystals deposit in joints, tendons and surrounding tissues Usually characterized by recurrent attacks of acute inflammatory arthritis - a red, tender, hot, swollen joint What is the most commonly affected joint in gout? correct answer: The metatarsal-phalangeal joint at the base of the big toe is the most commonly affected (approximately 50% of cases) Symptoms of gout correct answer: Acute gout presents with acute onset of pain, erythema, decreased range of motion and swelling of involved joint Redness is always present in gout What medications are used to stop pain in acute gout attack? correct answer: NSAIDs and corticosteroids What are the names of three medications that are considered antigout? Why are they considered antigount? correct answer: Allopurinol (Zyloprim) Febuxostate (Uloric) Colchicine (Colcrys)
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