A Patient with Acute Gout Asks You Why Allopurinol Cannot

question 21

Multiple Choice

A patient with acute gout asks you why allopurinol cannot be used at this time. What is your best response?

• A)"Allopurinol does not lower uric acid levels."
• B)"Allopurinol is useful in rheumatoid arthritis, but not gout."
• C)"Allopurinol is used only for the prevention of gout attacks."
• D)"Allopurinol can cause swelling of the feet, worsening your gout symptoms".

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