Allopurinol decreases the production of uric acid by inhibiting the action o xanthine oxidase, the enzyme that converts hypoxanthine to xanthine and xanthine to uric acid.
Class: Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor; Antigout
Dosage Forms. Tablet: 100 mg, 300 mg
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Allopurinol is prescribed for a client and the nurse provides medication instructions to the client. Which instruction should the nurse provide?
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Rationale: Clients taking allopurinol are encouraged to drink 3000 mLof fluid a day, unless otherwise contraindicated. A full therapeutic effect may take 1 week or longer. Allopurinol is to be given with, or immediately after,meals ormilk.Aclient who develops a rash, irritation of the eyes, or swelling of the lips or mouth should contact the health care provider because this may indicate hypersensitivity. Test-Taking Strategy: Focus on the subject, client instructions for allopurinol. Option 4 can be eliminated easily because it indicates hypersensitivity, which is not a normal expected response. From the remaining options, recalling that this medication is used to treat gout and recalling the pathophysiology of this disorder will direct you to the correct option.
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Answer: Option 1 is the correct answer.
Rationale: Clients taking allopurinol are encouraged to drink 3000 mLof fluid a day, unless otherwise contraindicated. A full therapeutic effect may take 1 week or longer. Allopurinol is to be given with, or immediately after,meals ormilk.Aclient who develops a rash, irritation of the eyes, or swelling of the lips or mouth should contact the health care provider because this may indicate hypersensitivity. Test-Taking Strategy: Focus on the subject, client instructions for allopurinol. Option 4 can be eliminated easily because it indicates hypersensitivity, which is not a normal expected response. From the remaining options, recalling that this medication is used to treat gout and recalling the pathophysiology of this disorder will direct you to the correct option.
