The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a patient who has gout and takes allopurinol (Zyloprim). Which of these, if stated by a patient, indicates to the nurse correct understanding of the action of allopurinol?
a. "Increases formation of purines."
b. "Excretes proteins."
c. "Blocks formation of uric acid."
d. "Increases metabolism of purines."
ANS: C
Allopurinol decreases uric acid production.
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