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The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a patient who has gout and takes allopurinol (Zyloprim) . Which of these, if stated by a patient, indicates to the nurse correct understanding of the action of allopurinol?


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Urinary Tract

The system in the human body consisting of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra involved in the production and excretion of urine.

Sterile Catheter

A medical device used to drain fluids from or administer fluids to the body, sterilized to eliminate any microbes and minimize the risk of infection.

Lower GI Series

A medical procedure involving X-rays of the lower gastrointestinal tract to diagnose issues in the colon and rectum.

Oral Cholecystogram

A diagnostic imaging test that involves oral ingestion of a contrast material to visualize the gallbladder and detect gallstones.

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