You are preparing to give an unfamiliar drug to a patient. What information must you review before administering the drug? (Select all that apply.)
A. Drug's purpose
B. Drug's side effects
C. Patient's drug allergies
D. Last time the drug was administered to the patient
E. Drug's chemical name
Ans:
A. Drug's purpose
B. Drug's side effects
C. Patient's drug allergies
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