A client with renal insufficiency is being treated with allopurinol and asks the nurse why the health care provider decided on allopurinol instead of probenecid, which his friend is on. The nurse's best reply is:
a. "Allopurinol is a better drug to use with your azathioprine."
b. "Allopurinol is less likely to make your kidney problems worse."
c. "You should ask the doctor about why one drug was chosen over the other."
d. "Just trust the doctor that this drug is better for you than probenecid."
ANS: B
Feedback
A Incorrect: Allopurinol should be avoided, if azathioprine is being used.
B Correct: Allopurinol is less likely to result in renal toxicity than uricosuric agents like probenecid.
C Incorrect: The nurse should have the knowledge to answer the client's question.
D Incorrect: This is patronizing and does not answer the client's question.
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