A patient has had three gouty flare-ups in the past year. Which type of drug will the provider prescribe to decrease the frequency of flare-ups?

Name: A patient has had three gouty flare-ups in the past year. Which type of drug will the provider prescribe to decrease the frequency of flare-ups?
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Urate-lowering drugs are prescribed to decrease the frequency of gout flare-ups by reducing the levels of uric acid in the blood, which is the underlying cause of gout.

A Patient Has Had Three Gouty Flare-Ups in the Past