Posted: July 25th, 2017
A 30-year-old man with peptic ulcer disease
suddenly develops pain, redness, and swelling of
his right first metatarsophalangeal joint. There is
no history of injury. Serum uric acid
concentration is 8 mg/dL. Examination of joint
aspirate shows birefringent crystals. Which of
the following drugs is most appropriate to treat
the acute symptoms in this patient?
(A) Allopurinol
(B) Colchicine
(C) Morphine
(D) Probenecid
(E) Sulfinpyrazone
Place an order in 3 easy steps. Takes less than 5 mins.