Allopurinol (Zyloprim) Has Been Ordered for a Patient Receiving Treatment

Multiple Choice

Allopurinol (Zyloprim) has been ordered for a patient receiving treatment for gout. The nurse caring for this patient knows to assess the patient for bone marrow suppression, which may be manifested by which of the following diagnostic findings?

A) Hyperuricemia
B) Increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate
C) Elevated serum creatinine
D) Decreased platelets