Which of the Following Statements Is True About Gout

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about gout?

• A)Gout is caused by excessive breakdown of pyrimidine nucleotides.
• B)Gout can be treated by administration of fluorouracil.
• C)Gout is particularly prevalent in patients lacking xanthine oxidase.
• D)Gout leads to deposition of sodium urate crystals in the joints.
• E)Eating more liver is an effective way to treat the symptoms of gout.

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Definitions:

Karen Horney

A psychoanalyst known for her theory on neurotic personality development and her disagreements with Freud on concepts of female psychology.

Carl Jung

A Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst known for creating analytical psychology, which focuses on the significance of one's own psyche and the pursuit of individual completeness.

Repression

A defense mechanism in psychoanalytic theory where unacceptable or unpleasant thoughts and memories are unconsciously excluded from awareness.

Denial

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual refuses to accept reality or facts, thereby avoiding dealing with painful feelings.