Before administering a drug, knowledge of a patient's ________________ is essential
A. allergies
B. blood type
C. Rh factor
D. family history
a
Rationale: Knowledge of a patient's allergies is critical before administering a drug. All the other choices are not critical determinants in the safety of most drugs; therefore, "allergies" is the only completely correct answer.
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