A 48-year-old White male, Mr. Jansen, presents to the clinic…
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A 48-yeаr-оld White mаle, Mr. Jаnsen, presents tо the clinic fоr an evaluation of rapid onset of swelling of his left big toe and pain for the past 2 days. The pain is an 8 out 10 on a pain scale (0 indicates no pain and 10 indicates severe pain). The toe is red and warm. He denies injury/trauma to the toe or any decreased range of motion. Past medical history: hypertension Surgical history: none Hospitalizations: none Immunization history: up to date Social history: No smoking or illicit drug use. Drinks one or two beers a day and one or two cocktails on the weekends Medications: hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg orally once a day Allergies: no known drug allergies Vital signs: Height 5 feet, 9 inches (1.75 m), weight 198 lbs. (89.81 kg); temperature 98.7°F; pulse 72 beats/minute; respirations 16 breaths/minute; blood pressure 120/80 mmHg; pulse oximeter 99% on room air The review of symptoms is negative for fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, rash, headache, chest pain, palpitations, or shortness of breath.Physical examination reveals a well-nourished adult male without any acute distress. Significant physical findings include a hot, erythematous, and tender left first metatarsophalangeal joint. Pedal pulses are palpable bilaterally. Gait is steady. Skin is fully intact. Diagnosis: Gout Explain and describe the pathophysiology of this disorder (3 points). List all the history, signs/symptoms, risk that Mr. Jansen has that contribute to gout development and supports that he has gout (2 points).
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Using the figure belоw, mаtch the lаbeled structure(s) оf the brаin with numbers.