Gout Quiz

Question 1

Uric acid is a major metabolic product of which essential organic compounds:

A) Protein
B) Nucleic acid
C) Fatty acids
D) Glucose

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Reversible over production of uric acid may be caused by all of the following except:

A) Ethanol ingestion
B) Fructose
C) Excessive weight loss programs
D) Moderate exercise

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Treatment for an acute gout attack may include all of the following except:

A) NSAIDs
B) Diuretics
C) Corticosteroids
D) Colchicine

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Adjunct therapy for an acute gout attack includes:

A) Ice to affected joint
B) Cessation of alcohol ingestion
C) Diet modification
D) B and C
E) All are correct

Answer 4

E

Question 5

Drug therapy to prevent the recurrence and progression of gout may be accomplished by all of the following agents except:

A) Allopurinol
B) Losartan
C) Febuxostat
D) Colchicine

Answer 5

D