Question

Identify which patient below is at MOST risk for developing gout:*

A. A 56 year old male who reports consuming foods low in purines.
B. A 45 year old male with a BMI of 40 who reports taking hydrochlorothiazide and aspirin.
C. A 39 year old female hospitalized with bulimia that has a BMI of 24.
D. A 27 year old female with ulcerative colitis.

Answer 1

I am guessing it might be B because of the reports on taking hydrochlorothiazide and aspirin. If he took both of these then that would most likely affect the uric acid levels. Leaving him with the most risk