Ranitidine (Zantac)

Question 1

Avoid giving ranitidine to this population at high risk for ____________

Answer 1

older adults, delirium

Question 2

When giving ranitidine, assess for _______ complaints

Answer 2

GI

Question 3

____________ decreases effectiveness of ranitidine

Answer 3

smoking

Question 4

When giving ranitidine, monitor these four things

Answer 4

intake and output
BUN
creatinine
CBC with differential

Question 5

Ranitidine can be given in these routes

Answer 5

PO, injection

Question 6

Do not ____________ doses; missed dose should be taken when remembered up to __________ before next dose

Answer 6

double, 1 hour

Question 7

Ranitidine belongs to this class of medications

Answer 7

H2 receptor antagonist (blocker)

Question 8

Avoid _____________ while taking ranitidine

Answer 8

alcohol

Question 9

Report signs of ______________, ___________, and GI ____________ while taking ranitidine

Answer 9

confusion, delirium, bleeding

Question 10

While taking ranitidine, avoid these activities until stabilized

Answer 10

hazardous (driving)