Ross: Prescribing

at a Glance

Sarah Ross

Multiple Choice: Using drugs in the musculoskeletal system

Question 1.

A 67-year-old man presents to his GP with a red, hot, swollen right great toe. A diagnosis of gout is made. He has a past history of chronic renal impairment (CKD 4).

Which of the following is the most appropriate initial management?

A. Allopurinol
B. Colchicine
C. Diclofenac
D. Indometacin
E. Prednisolone
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