Which of the Following Statements Explains Why Allopurinol Is Able

question 27

Multiple Choice

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

• A) it binds to uric acid thus preventing the formation of uric acid crystals
• B) it acts as a diuretic to increase the elimination of uric acid
• C) it inhibits the production of uric acid and allows for the more highly soluble xanthine and hypoxanthine to be excreted from the body
• D) it stimulates the purine salvage pathway, thus eliminating the need for production of uric acid
• E) none of the above

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