A Patient Is Being Treated with Allopurinol (Alloprin)for Gout

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient is being treated with allopurinol (Alloprin) for gout.Which of the following therapeutic results should the nurse monitor for?

• A)Decreased uric acid levels
• B)Adequate prothrombin time
• C)Increased white blood cell count
• D)Increased hemoglobin and hematocrit levels

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Definitions:

JIT Concept

Just-In-Time (JIT) is a management strategy aimed at aligning raw-material orders from suppliers directly with production schedules to reduce inventory costs.

Employee Empowerment

A workplace approach aimed at giving employees more autonomy and control over their work processes and decision-making.

Unionization

The process by which workers form or join a union in order to collectively negotiate with their employers over wages, benefits, working conditions, and other employment terms.

Minimum Inventory

The lowest quantity of stock that must be kept on hand to prevent stockouts, taking into account lead times and demand variability.