Questions: A patient with gout will have an elevated level of in the blood. A. phosphorus B. uric acid C. calcitonin D. calcium

A patient with gout will have an elevated level of in the blood. A. phosphorus B. uric acid C. calcitonin D. calcium
Transcript text: A patient with gout will have an elevated level of $\qquad$ in the blood. A. phosphorus B. uric acid C. calcitonin D. calcium
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The answer is B: uric acid.

Explanation for each option:

A. Phosphorus - Incorrect. Elevated phosphorus levels are not typically associated with gout. Gout is primarily related to uric acid metabolism.

B. Uric acid - Correct. Gout is a form of arthritis characterized by elevated levels of uric acid in the blood, leading to the formation of urate crystals in joints and tissues, causing pain and inflammation.

C. Calcitonin - Incorrect. Calcitonin is a hormone involved in calcium and bone metabolism, not directly related to gout.

D. Calcium - Incorrect. Elevated calcium levels are not a characteristic of gout. Gout is specifically related to uric acid levels.

In summary, a patient with gout will have an elevated level of uric acid in the blood.

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