The nurse is caring for a client receiving 6-mercaptopurine (Purinethol) as part of her chemotherapy regimen. This client should avoid:
a. allopurinol. c. probenecid.
c colchicine. d. sulfinpyrazone.
ANS: A
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A Correct: Allopurinol should be avoided with 6-mercaptopurine, azathioprine, and anticoagulants.
B Incorrect: Colchicine does not need to be avoided with 6-mercaptopurine.
C Incorrect: Probenecid does not need to be avoided with 6-mercaptopurine.
D Incorrect: Sulfinpyrazone does not need to be avoided with 6-mercaptopurine.
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