Which effect would be important for the nurse to address when teaching a patient about the overuse of nose drops?
a. Rebound
b. Ceiling
c. Idiosyncratic
d. Measured
ANS: A
Rebound effect may occur with overuse of some medications. Ceiling effect is the greatest attainable response. An idiosyncratic effect may occur even with prudent use of nose drops. Measured effect is the patient's response to the medication.
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