مريض في نوبة نقرس حادة. أي علاج يُستخدم عادة للنوبة؟

A client has an acute gout attack. Which treatment is usually used for the attack?

1. Vigorous massage of the joint
2. Colchicine, an NSAID or a corticosteroid
3. Starting allopurinol for the first time during the attack
4. Daily low-dose aspirin

Answer: B) Colchicine, an NSAID or a corticosteroid. Attacks are treated with an NSAID, colchicine or steroid plus rest and ice. Allopurinol is for long-term prevention, not usually started during an attack, but is continued if already taken.