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bobbysung

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What would be a patient's response to a drug dose that is below the minimum effective concentration (MEC)?
 
  a. Drug entry exceeds drug elimination.
  b. The intended response fails to occur.
  c. The risk for toxic side effects is increased.
  d. The drug's duration of action is longer than expected.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a patient about adverse drug reactions (ADRs). Which precaution is most important for the nurse to include?
 
  a. Take your medications right before you go to bed so that you can sleep through an ADR.
  b. Keep a written record of the date and time an ADR occurs.
  c. Stop taking the drug and flush it down the toilet.
  d. Immediately seek medical help.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
In order for a drug to produce its intended response, its blood levels must reach the MEC.

Answer to Question 2

D
An adverse drug reaction can cause tissue damage and death. Any patient experiencing an ADR needs to seek medical help immediately to reduce the chances of serious problems.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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