Gout (PG)

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Course Curriculum
1. What is the first-line treatment for an acute gout attack in primary care? *
2. When should urate-lowering therapy (ULT) be considered? *
3. What is the target serum uric acid level on ULT? *
4. Which lifestyle factor may help reduce gout attacks? *
5. Which is the first-line ULT recommended by NICE? *
6. How should allopurinol be initiated? *
7. What is a key test before starting allopurinol? *
8. Which prophylactic treatment may be used when starting ULT? *
9. When should uric acid be re-checked after starting ULT? *
10. What is the typical joint affected first in gout? *
11. Which foods should be limited in gout? *
12. Tophi are associated with: *
13. In acute gout, what is a key non-pharmacological measure? *
14. What is a common side effect of colchicine? *
15. Which drug can precipitate gout? *
16. What serious differential diagnosis should be considered alongside gout *
17. Which imaging can confirm crystal deposits in joints? *
18. How long should ULT be continued after symptom control is achieved? *
19. Which NSAID is commonly used in acute gout? *
20. Which condition must be monitored closely when using NSAIDs in gout? *