MACE Medication Aide

Category - MACE

Which of the following are used to prevent and treat gout?

I. NSAIDs
II. Colchicine
III. Corticosteroids
IV. Allopurinol
  1. I and II only
  2. II and III only
  3. II and IV only
  4. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: C - Allopurinol and colchicine are used both as prophylactics and in treatment of acute gout. NSAIDs and corticosteroids are not prophylactic for gout, but are used for pain treatment of an acute crisis.
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