Asked by Jocelyn Roman on Jul 04, 2024
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A woman has been prescribed a daily iron supplement by her health care provider.She recently became constipated,most likely related to the iron supplement.Which of the following best describes this response?
A) Therapeutic effect
B) Adverse reaction
C) Side effect
D) Toxicity
Iron Supplement
A dietary supplement used to increase the amount of iron in the body, often prescribed for anemia.
Constipated
A condition where an individual has difficulty in evacuating bowels, often leading to infrequent and/or painful elimination.
Side Effect
An unwanted or unexpected reaction to a medication or treatment that occurs in addition to the desired therapeutic effect.
- Examine the myriad outcomes and reactions associated with medication usage, such as allergic, toxic effects, adverse side effects, and unique idiosyncratic reactions.
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Learning Objectives
- Examine the myriad outcomes and reactions associated with medication usage, such as allergic, toxic effects, adverse side effects, and unique idiosyncratic reactions.
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