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MKSAP 19 Q & A
A 50-year-old man is evaluated for pain, swelling, tenderness, and redness of the right great toe that began last night. He has had several similar episodes over the past 2 years. He has type 2 diabetes mellitus and a recent diagnosis of deep venous thrombosis. Current medications are apixaban, metformin, and rosuvastatin.
On physical examination, the right first metatarsophalangeal joint is tender, red, warm, and swollen.
Laboratory evaluation reveals a serum urate level of 9.0 mg/dL (0.53 mmol/L).
Radiograph of the right foot is shown.
Which of the following is the most appropriate initial treatment?
A: Allopurinol
B: Colchicine
C: Indomethacin
D: Prednisone
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