State the healthcare worker's responsibilities with regard to adverse reactions of drugs, dependence, and drug abuse.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary. When adverse reactions, dependence, or drug abuse occur, healthcare workers are expected to be aware of possible reactions and to notify their supervisor as soon as they notice any sign of an adverse reaction. When drug abuse is suspected, their primary responsibility is to consult the nurse in charge. Medications must be locked up, and the healthcare worker must watch for signs of drug dependence and improper use of drugs.
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