Use the Mechanism of Action of Allopurinol (Zyloprim) to Select

question 10

Multiple Choice

Use the mechanism of action of allopurinol (Zyloprim) to select the statement that best explains its action potential.

• A) Allopurinol specifically alters the ability of the phagocytes to attack uric acid crystals.
• B) Allopurinol is a competitive inhibitor of xanthine oxidase, so uric acid formation is blocked.
• C) Allopurinol is a noncompetitive inhibitor of xanthine oxidase, so uric acid formation is blocked.
• D) None of these are correct.

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