A Patient with an Inflammatory Response Is Prescribed Ranitidine (Zantac)75

question 25

Multiple Choice

A patient with an inflammatory response is prescribed ranitidine (Zantac) 75 mg once a day.What is your best action?

• A) Give the drug as ordered.
• B) Hold the drug and notify the prescriber.
• C) Teach the patient to take the drug first thing in the morning.
• D) Ask the patient if he or she is allergic to any drugs or other substances.

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