A Patient with Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS) Is Taking Allopurinol

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient with tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) is taking allopurinol (Zyloprim) . Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor to determine the effectiveness of the medication?

• A) Uric acid level
• B) Serum potassium
• C) Serum phosphate
• D) Blood urea nitrogen

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Definitions:

Vaccination

The administration of antigenic material to stimulate an individual's immune system to develop adaptive immunity to a pathogen.

Endospores

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Photosynthesis

The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.