Gout Guidelines Quiz: 8 Quick Questions

Test your knowledge of new American College of Physicians recommendations for improving diagnosis and management.

The American College of Physicians (ACP) has released new evidence-based clinical practice guidelines to help improve gout diagnosis and management.

Take this brief quiz to test your knowledge of the ACP recommendations.

Note: If you would like more information on any of the questions, a link to the original article, “Gout Guidelines Give Good Grades,” is provided on the last page of the quiz.

 

Question 1:

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The correct answer is A. Corticosteroids

 

Question 2.

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The correct answer is B. Low doses

 

Question 3.

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The correct answer is D. A, B, and C

 

Question 4.

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The correct answer is A. True

 

Question 5.

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The correct answer is B. False

 

Question 6.

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The correct answer is C. Synovial fluid analysis

 

Question 7.

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The correct answer is A. Several algorithms based on clinical signs and symptoms have good specificity and sensitivity.

 

Question 8.

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The correct answer is E. All of the above

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