A patient has been prescribed allopurinol (Zyloprim) for chronic tophaceous gout. Which laboratory test result would...
A patient has been prescribed allopurinol (Zyloprim) for chronic tophaceous gout. Which laboratory test result would be a priority to report to the prescriber?
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BUN 22 |
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Creatinine 3.8 |
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ESR 28 |
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Uric acid 9 |
Homework Answers
ANSWER.
* Accumulation of uric acid crystals in joints due to defect in purine metabolism
over a period of time results in chronic tophaceous gout.
* Normal uric acid level is 3 - 7 mg/dL.
* So Lab test indicate Uric acid 9 mg/dL should report to the prescriber.
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