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A patient is admitted to the hospital for complaints of drowsiness and nausea after taking an over-the-counter medication for seasonal allergies. What potential problem is this?
 
  a. Adverse effect
  b. Desired action
  c. Side effect
  d. Paradoxical response

Question 2

Which drug distribution system is commonly used when ordering medication in an agency?
 
  a. Multidose system
  b. Health care system
  c. Welfare system
  d. Ward stock system



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Adverse reactions, or adverse effects, usually imply relatively severe symptoms or problems that develop because of the drug.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Each agency has its own way of ordering and administering medications distributed to nurses. The floor or ward stock system is one of the systems.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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