Sometimes a drug creates an unwanted or harmful biological response and the subsequent negative impact upon the patient's health is an ____.

A. adverse drug reaction
B. toxic reaction
C. untreatable illness
D. systemic shutdown


Answer: A

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A) for consistently duplicating a compound B) for product recalls C) for providing information about QC testing procedures D) all of the above

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As you walk into a residence, you see a 3-year-old boy who looks at you and smiles. He is leaning forward and has visible retractions and accessory muscle use. His skin appears normal. Which component of the Pediatric Assessment Triangle is affected in this patient?

A. Airway B. Appearance C. Circulation D. Work of breathing

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What set off the Great Fire of San Francisco in 1906?

a. Wild fire b. Arson c. Earthquake d. Explosion

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"A progressive systemic skeletal disease characterized by low bone mass and micro architectural deterioration of bone tissue, with a consequent increase in bone fragility and susceptible to fracture" describes which of the following diseases?

A. Osteosarcoma B. Osteoporosis C. Renal osteodystrophy D. Paget's disease

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