colchicine may be used to terminate an acute attac...

Musculoskeletal - FNP Certification Exam 4th Ed. Winland-Brown And Dunphy Test

Question Number 8

colchicine may be used to terminate an acute attack of gouty arthritis, as well as to prevent recurrent episodes. the mechanism of action is to:

a. interrupt the cycle of urate crystal deposition and inflammatory response

b. increase serum uric acid levels

c. potentiate the excretion of uric acid

d. inhibit the tubular reabsorption of urate, promoting the excretion of uric acid

✔ Correct Answer:

a. interrupt the cycle of urate crystal deposition and inflammatory response

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