Asked by Kieron Smith on Jun 06, 2024
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The nurse suspects that the patient is experiencing a drug toxicity rather than a side effect.Which question will the nurse ask to help confirm this suspicion?
A) "Are you taking any other medications?"
B) "Have you ever taken this medication in the past?"
C) "When did you take your last dose of the medication?"
D) "Have you been taking extra doses of the medication?"
Drug Toxicity
Harmful effects caused by excessive or inappropriate use of medication and substances, leading to adverse health consequences.
Extra Doses
Additional quantities of medication administered beyond the initial prescribed amount, which can be intentional for therapeutic reasons or accidental.
Medications
Substances used for medical treatment, especially drugs or pills.
- Determine the manifestations and oversee the treatment of drug toxicity and overdose.
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Learning Objectives
- Determine the manifestations and oversee the treatment of drug toxicity and overdose.
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