What does the nurse understand is the rationale for administering allopurinol for a patient receiving chemotherapy?
a) It lowers serum and uric acid levels.
b) It treats drug-related anemia.
c) It prevents alopecia.
d) It stimulates the immune system against the tumor cells.
Ans: a) It lowers serum and uric acid levels.
Adequate hydration, diuresis, alkalinization of the acid crystals, and administration of allopurinol (Zyloprim) may be used to prevent renal toxicity.
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