The nurse tells the client with leukemia who is receiving chemotherapy that allopurinol (Zyloprim) has been added to the medication list
When the client asks the purpose of the new medication, the nurse responds that the allopurinol is intended to prevent: 1. Nausea
2. Diarrhea
3. Muscle spasms
4. Hyperuricemia
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Rationale: Chemotherapy destroys cells leading to the release of uric acid into the blood stream. The client is then at risk of experiencing uric acid nephropathy, renal stones, and acute renal failure. Allopurinol (Zyloprim), an antigout medication, is used with chemotherapy to prevent or treat this complication of therapy. It also may be used in mouthwash following fluorouracil (Adrucil) therapy to prevent stomatitis. Allopurinol is not used to treat nausea, diarrhea, or muscle spasms.
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