Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
The drug of choice to decrease uric acid levels is:
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Allopurinol is a drug used to treat gout, and it decreases uric acid formation. Prednisone is a corticosteroid used to decrease inflammation. Indomethacin is an analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic agent. Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic used to treat hypertension and edema.