A 60-year-old man with CKD stage 3 presents with an acute gout flare of the first MTP joint. He takes ramipril and aspirin. Which medication is most a...

Question

A 60-year-old man with CKD stage 3 presents with an acute gout flare of the first MTP joint. He takes ramipril and aspirin. Which medication is most appropriate for acute relief?

Accepted Answer

IM methylprednisolone 80 mg

Answer

Oral naproxen 500 mg BD

Answer

Oral colchicine 500 micrograms TDS

Answer

IV allopurinol 300 mg

Answer

Oral ibuprofen 400 mg TDS

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Acute Gout

A 60-year-old man with CKD stage 3 presents with an acute gout flare of the first MTP joint. He takes ramipril and aspirin. Which medication is most appropriate for acute relief?