The patient tells the nurse that he gets a headache after taking an antihypertensive medication. What is the explanation for this?
a. Uncommon symptom
b. Side effect
c. Drug interaction
d. Desired effect
ANS: B
Because a medication may influence many body systems at the same time, the effect of the medication is often not restricted to the desired action. Side effects are usually seen as mild but annoying responses to the medication.
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