Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 648 of 2368

The nurse teaches a client who is starting allopurinol. Which instruction should be included?

  1. Increase fluid intake to help prevent kidney stones
  2. Restrict fluids to prevent edema
  3. Take extra doses during a gout flare
  4. Expect rash as a normal effect
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Correct answer: Increase fluid intake to help prevent kidney stones

Allopurinol lowers uric acid. Extra fluids help prevent kidney stone formation, and a new rash must be reported.

Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Analgesics & Musculoskeletal System: Allopurinol. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026