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viki

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What is the side effect of a drug?
 
  A) Nontherapeutic effect that may be harmful to the patient.
  B) Requires medical intervention because it is life threatening.
  C) Requires lowering the dosage or discontinuing the drug.
  D) Occurs as a consequence of drug administration.

Question 2

What is the category of a drug?
 
  A) Refers to the way a drug works at the molecular, tissue, or body system level.
  B) Categorizes drugs by the way they act against diseases or disorders.
  C) Quick reference to a drug's therapeutic actions, uses, and adverse effects.
  D) Provides the nurse with information on indications, precautions, and nursing implications.


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Sophiapenny

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A


viki

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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