When explaining to the client diagnosed with gout how the xanthine oxidase inhibitors work to help treat gout, the health care provider would include which of the following data? Allopurinol:
A) Blocks the production of uric acid by the body
B) Increases elimination of uric acid by the kidneys
C) Prevents flare-up during the first few months of starting medication
D) Can be given intravenously to rapidly decrease serum uric acid levels
Ans: A
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Xanthine oxidase inhibitors block the synthesis of uric acid. In this classification, the most commonly prescribed to lower urate levels is allopurinol. The uricosuric agents prevent the tubular reabsorption of urate and increase its excretion in the urine. Uricase agents convert insoluble uric acid to a soluble product than can be excreted easily. Pegloticase is an infusible uricase agent that works rapidly to reduce serum uric acid.
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