NNCC Nurse Question of the Month

December

Question Title

* Which of the following over the counter medications can result in loss of residual kidney function?

Ranitadine (Zantac)

Naproxen (Aleve)

Loratadine (Claritin)

Guaifenesin (Mucinex)

The correct answer is Naproxen (Aleve)
reference CNN p.296-297

Rational: NSAIDS inhibit vasodilatory prostaglandins, resulting in decreased blood flow to the kidneys. This can decrease the GFR.

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