Larry Is Taking Allopurinol to Prevent Gout

question 16

Multiple Choice

Larry is taking allopurinol to prevent gout. Monitoring of a patient who is taking allopurinol includes:

• A) Complete blood count
• B) Blood glucose
• C) C-reactive protein
• D) BUN, creatinine, and creatinine clearance

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Definitions:

Teratogens

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Obstetrician

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Pre-Eclampsia

A disorder in pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure and often a significant amount of protein in the urine, posing risks to both the mother and fetus.

Prenatal Care

Medical and health care provided to a pregnant woman to ensure the health of both the mother and the fetus during pregnancy.