An older patient is hospitalized with influenza and is prescribed amantadine (Symmetrel). What assessment finding would indicate this drug is not appropriate for the patient?
a. BUN 22 mg/dL
b. Creatinine 3.2 mg/dL
c. Sodium 132 mEq/L
d. Potassium 4.2 mEq/L
B
Amantadine can cause behavioral changes, delirium, hallucinations, agitation, and seizures, mostly in patients with impaired renal function. The creatinine is high, indicating renal disease. The other lab values are normal.
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