Question 163 · LEK · Gout
Typical signs of gout do not include:
- A. redness of the skin above the affected joint;.
- B. joint pain lasting > 14 days;.
- C. breaking through the skin or chalky tophi;.
- D. high serum concentration of uric acid;.
- E. destruction of joints induced by uric acid crystals.
Hint
Recall how long an untreated acute gout flare typically lasts before resolving.
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