Allopurinol acts to treat hyperuricemia by:
a. preventing the formation of uric acid in the body.
b. increasing urinary excretion of uric acid.
c. preventing the reabsorption of uric acid in the renal tubules.
d. preventing the formation of urate stones in the kidney.
ANS: A
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A Correct: Allopurinol prevents the formation of uric acid in the body.
B Incorrect: Allopurinol does not increase urinary excretion of uric acid.
C Incorrect: This is the same as answer b.
D Incorrect: Although allopurinol does prevent urate stones, this is not its pharmacotherapeutic action.
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