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OPRA Therapeutics and Patient Care QUESTION #3893
Question 1
Which of the following statements about the management of gout is INCORRECT?
  • Allopurinol should not be used to treat acute attacks
  • Thiazide diuretics can precipitate gout
  • Paracetamol is the preferred medication for an acute attack✔️
  • A common side-effect of colchicine is diarrhoea
Correct Answer Explanation
Paracetamol has no anti-inflammatory activity and is not the preferred treatment for acute gout. NSAIDs, colchicine, or corticosteroids are first-line options for acute gout attacks.