When teaching a patient about adverse drug reactions (ADRs), which precaution is most important to include?
a. "Take your medications right before you go to bed so that you can sleep through an ADR."
b. "Keep a written record of the date and time an ADR occurs."
c. "Stop taking the drug and flush it down the toilet."
d. "Immediately seek medical help."
ANS: D
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