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PHCY 631 Ischemic Heart Disease, BPH, Gout Final Exam Questions with Correct Answers
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PHCY 631 Ischemic Heart Disease, BPH, Gout FinalExam Questions with Correct Answers
monohydrate crystals Correct Answer-Gout is diagnosed by the presence
of _______ in the joint space
True Correct Answer-T/F Gout is associated with hyperuricemia or high
levels of uric acid
Large toe (podagra) Correct Answer-Where is gout most commonly
found and diagnosed?
Patients with gout usually have other comorbidities. When they are
upright they have edema, but when they are horizontal asleep, fluid
leaves the space but uric acid stays behind Correct Answer-Why does
gout usually present in the extremities?
True Correct Answer-T/F Temperature differences can play a role where
uric acid crystal can precipitate. Cooler parts of the body like the
extremities are often areas where uric acid precipitates
Manifestations of Gout Correct Answer-1. Kidney Damage, kidney
disease due to precipitation of gout
tophi Correct Answer-Uric acid can also present elsewhere and can
cause what is known as ____ , which is a bulky deposition that occurs in
, the subcutaneous space (like in the ear lobe). It is more cosmetically a
problem than anything
True Correct Answer-T/F Gout usually involve one joint
Risk Factors for Gout Correct Answer-1. Dietary factors- uric acid is a
byproduct of purine metabolism- red meats, alcohol
2. Obesity- being overweight
3. HTN
4. Compromise in renal function
overproducers; underexcreters Correct Answer-___ and ___ are going to
have more uric acid in their blood because typically we do not get rid of
uric acid well
malignancy; leukemia Correct Answer-Two patients populations that are
particularly at risk for gout attacks are those with ___ and those who
have ___. This is due to an association with a high WBC
When do we treat for gout? Correct Answer-1. If they have 2 or more
flares
2. if there the patient has a subcutaneous tophi
3. If it is their first attack, but have CKD
4. If they have cardiovascular risk factors
5. if the uric acid level is above 9
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