A patient with gout has been instructed on the prescribed medication allopurinol (Zyloprim). Which patient statement indicates understanding of the action of this medication?
a. "Excretes proteins."
b. "Blocks formation of uric acid."
c. "Increases formation of purines."
d. "Increases metabolism of purines."
ANS: B
Allopurinol decreases uric acid production. A. C. D. Allopurinol (Zyloprim) does not excrete proteins or increase the formation or metabolism of purines.
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