Safe drug administration requires that the individual giving a drug be knowledgeable about which drug features? (select all that apply)
a. Purpose
b. Actions
c. Brand name
d. Side effects
e. Abnormal reactions
f. Follow-up care
ANS: A, B, D, E, F
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