An LVN/LPN is evaluating the response of a patient 30 minutes after receiving an antihypertensive medication administered by the RN team leader. The LPN/LVN assesses the patient's blood pressure and notes the patient is now hypotensive
What is this is an example of?
a.
An adverse effect
b.
A desired response to a medication
c.
A therapeutic effect
d.
An allergic reaction
ANS: A
An adverse effect is seen when patients do not respond to their medications in the way they should or develop new signs or symptoms. When a patient has an adverse effect, the LPN/LVN should report this immediately to the RN or health care provider.
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