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The nurse administered a sedative to an older adult who was having difficulty sleeping. Later, the patient was walking the halls and becoming agitated. The nurse recognizes this behavior as a response to the drug called:
 
  a. unexpected.
  b. untoward.
  c. idiosyncratic.
  d. hypersensitive.

Question 2

A yellow tinge to the skin that may indicate obstruction in the flow of bile from the liver is known as ___________________ .
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

C
An unexpected response to a medication is termed idiosyncratic.

Answer to Question 2

jaundice
Jaundice is a yellow tinge to the skin; it may indicate obstruction in the flow of bile from the liver.



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