Question

A 55-year-old man with acute gout in the first MTP joint presents with extreme pain and swelling. According to NICE, which medication is recommended first-line for an acute gout attack?

Accepted Answer

Oral NSAIDs (e.g., naproxen) if no contraindications

Answer

Long-term allopurinol

Answer

Colchicine prophylaxis only

Answer

High-dose oral steroids for 3 months

Answer

Urgent arthroscopic washout

Practice question

A 55-year-old man with acute gout in the first MTP joint presents with extreme pain and swelling. According to NICE, which medication is recommended first-line for an acute gout attack?