A patient with refractory gout will be admitted for treatment with intravenous pegloticase. What additional action will the prescriber take to manage the patient's treatment?
A) Prescribe an antihistamine and a glucocorticoid to be administered prior to beginning the pegloticase infusion.
B) Initiate allopurinol therapy 24 hours prior to treatment with pegloticase.
C) Screen the patient for folic acid deficiency.
D) Prescribe a short-acting bronchodilator to be used as needed.
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