The drug that is often administered during the first attack of gout and confirms the diagnosis is:
a. colchicine. c. indomethacin.
b. allopurinol. d. phenylbutazone.
ANS: A
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A Correct: Colchicine is the first-line agent used for the first attack of gout.
B Incorrect: Allopurinol is not the first agent used for the first attack of gout.
C Incorrect: Indomethacin is not used for the first attack of gout.
D Incorrect: Phenylbutazone is not used to treat gout.
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