The nurse is caring for a teenager with PUD. The nurse recommends that client begin taking ranitidine (Zantac) OTC because the client is older than ____ year(s). Standard Text: Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number
What will be an ideal response?
Correct Answer: 12
Rationale: OTC administration of ranitidine is contraindicated in children younger than 12 years of age. Children older than 12 years, however, may be prescribed the medication for the treatment of PUD OTC.
Global Rationale: OTC administration of ranitidine is contraindicated in children younger than 12 years of age. Children older than 12 years, however, may be prescribed the medication for the treatment of PUD OTC.
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