A patient with a history of gouty arthritis comes to the clinic with acute pain and swelling of the great toe.The patient is not currently taking any medications.The primary care NP should prescribe:

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Naproxen is the first medication given for an attack of acute gouty arthritis to stop the inflammatory response.Pharmacologic treatment for hyperuricemia must be started after the acute attack has subsided.

A Patient with a History of Gouty Arthritis Comes to the Clinic