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AEWBW

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The best method of verifying a diagnosis of gout in a joint is which of the following
 
  A. Radiographic examination of the joint with two views
  B. Ultrasound
  C. Palpation
  D. Joint aspiration and polarized-light microscopy

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The most appropriate first-line treatment for an acute gout flare is (assuming no kidney disease or elevated bleeding risk)
 
  A. Indomethacin 50 mg TID for 2 days; then 25 mg TID for 3 days
  B. Doxycycline 100 mg BID for 5 days
  C. Prednisolone 35 mg QD for 5 days
  D. Ice therapy


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krakiolit

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A


AEWBW

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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