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
For more information on all questions and answers, please visit “Gout Guidelines Give Good Grades”