The patient has been ordered treatment with rimantadine (Flumadine). The patient has renal impairment. The nurse anticipates what change to the dose of medication?
a. Increased
b. Decreased
c. Unchanged
d. Held
ANS: B
The dosage of the medication will be decreased when the patient has renal impairment.
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