A patient who takes allopurinol for chronic gout develops a rash. Vital signs are within normal limits and there are no signs of patient distress. What action will the provider take?
A) Hold the allopurinol and confirm an existing drug reaction.
B) Discontinue the allopurinol and prescribe colchicine.
C) Prescribe an antihistamine to minimize the drug side effects.
D) Lower the dose of allopurinol.
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