Question

A 60-year-old with acute gout (onset 8 hours ago) and normal renal function asks about therapy. Which regimen is guideline-concordant?

Accepted Answer

Colchicine 1.2 mg then 0.6 mg 1 hour later

Answer

Colchicine 2.4 mg once

Answer

Prednisone 5 mg daily for 10 days

Answer

Start allopurinol now to abort the flare

Answer

Aspirin 650 mg q6h

Practice question

A 60-year-old with acute gout (onset 8 hours ago) and normal renal function asks about therapy. Which regimen is guideline-concordant?