Which Statement Is TRUE About Gout

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which statement 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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Internal Rate of Return

The discount rate that makes the net present value (NPV) of all cash flows (both positive and negative) from a particular project or investment equal to zero.

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Wealth

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Discounted Payback

The period of time it takes for the sum of the discounted cash flows to pay back the initial investment.