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When monitoring the patient receiving an intravenous infusion to reduce blood pressure, the nurse notes that the patient's blood pressure is extremely low, and the patient is lethargic and difficult to awaken. This would be classified as which type of adv
 
  a. Adverse effect
  b. Allergic reaction
  c. Idiosyncratic reaction
  d. Pharmacologic reaction

Question 2

What is the term for a drug that has the same action as a naturally occurring body hormone or enzyme?
 
  a. Agonist
  b. Blocking agent
  c. Chemical
  d. Duplicator



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A



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