Question

A 76-year-old with an eGFR of 25 mL/min is prescribed allopurinol for gout prophylaxis. According to prescribing guidelines, which action is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Adjust (reduce) the dose due to renal impairment

Answer

Use standard adult dose

Answer

Use no medication

Answer

Use febuxostat instead automatically

Answer

Prescribe NSAIDs instead

Practice question

A 76-year-old with an eGFR of 25 mL/min is prescribed allopurinol for gout prophylaxis. According to prescribing guidelines, which action is most appropriate?