This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pharmacology
[{'content': 'Prolonged allopurinol therapy in a patient with gout is not indicated for - \nSelect and explain. \nA. Acute gouty ahritis, B. Tophi, C. Urate nephropathy, D. Evidence of bone/joint damage', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: A \nExplanation: Ans. is \'a\' i.e., Acute gouty ahritis o "Allopurinol as well as uricosuries should not be staed during acute attack of gout". - o Tophi, urate nephropathy and bone & joint damage are seen in chronic gout. o Allopurinol is the drug of choice for chronic gout.', 'role': 'assistant'}]