NCLEX RN Exam Questions Practice Question
A client with a history of gout is prescribed allopurinol (Zyloprim). Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor closely?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Allopurinol reduces uric acid production in gout. Monitoring serum uric acid ensures therapeutic effect. Glucose (B), potassium (C), and hemoglobin (D) are not directly affected.
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