Which of the Following Statements Explains Why Allopurinol Is Able

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements explains why allopurinol is able to prevent gout?

• A)Allopurinol binds to uric acid,thus preventing the formation of uric acid crystals.
• B)Allopurinol acts as a diuretic to increase the elimination of uric acid.
• C)Allopurinol inhibits the production of uric acid and allows for the more highly soluble xanthine and hypoxanthine to be excreted from the body.
• D)Allopurinol stimulates the purine salvage pathway,thus eliminating the need for production of uric acid.

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