A Client Is Prescribed Ranitidine (Zantac)

question 6

Multiple Choice

A client is prescribed ranitidine (Zantac) .The nurse checks the client's BUN and serum creatinine levels prior to administering the drug for the first time.The rationale for checking these labs is:

• A)serum BUN and creatinine should be checked on all clients.
• B)that the drug is primarily biometabolized by the liver.
• C)to identify a hidden drug allergy.
• D)that the drug is primarily excreted by the kidneys.

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