MCQ - General Medicine (Rheumatology)

Question 1

John Smith is a 67-year old man who presents with acute swelling of his right toe. Which of the following medications would NOT be an appropriate treatment for John’s acute condition?

A - NDAIDs

B - Allopurinol

C - Corticosteroids

D - Colchicine

Answer 1

Answer: B

John has gout.

• NSAIDs are used to treat pain
• Allopurinol lowers uric acid but does not alleviate the symptoms of gout
• Corticosteroids reduce inflammation
• Colchicine has an anti-inflammatory effect