The nurse is preparing to administer medications to a group of patients. For which patient would rasburicase (Elitek) most likely be indicated?
a. The patient with gouty arthritis
b. As prophylaxis for the patient at risk for of kidney stones
c. The pregnant patient undergoing chemotherapy
d. For hyperuricemia in the child undergoing chemotherapy
ANS: D
Rasburicase is used for management of hyperuricemia in pediatric patients undergoing treatment with chemotherapy for leukemias, lymphomas, and solid tumors.
Rasburicase is not indicated for patients with gouty arthritis.
Rasburicase is not indicated for prevention of kidney stones.
Rasburicase is not indicated for pregnant patients receiving chemotherapy.
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