A Client Has Been Prescribed Allopurinol (Zyloprim) for Gout

question 21

Multiple Choice

A client has been prescribed allopurinol (Zyloprim) for gout. What is the purpose of this medication?

• A) Relieve the inflammation caused by this disease process.
• B) Reduce the formation of uric acid.
• C) Help the body excrete excess uric acid.
• D) Prevent the joint damage associated with this disease.

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