The client has just been diagnosed with chronic gout. Which drug should the nurse be prepared to teach about side effects and precautions to this client?
A. Allopurinol (Zyloprim)
B. Furosemide (Lasix)
C. Cortisol (prednisone)
D. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
A
Allopurinol inhibits one pathway of uric acid synthesis, decreasing the blood levels of uric acid and preventing precipitation.
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