A young woman is taking a medication for migraine headaches. The nurse explains to the client that although she is taking it for one purpose, the medication affects other areas of her body. How does the nurse describe this action?
a. A systemic reaction affecting the entire body
b. A local reaction to the medicine
c. An allergic reaction
d. An anaphylaxis reaction
a. A systemic reaction affecting the entire body
FEEDBACK:
a. A systemic reaction is one that affects the entire body. It is absorbed into the circulation and affects different areas of the body, although it was intended for one purpose: to treat the headache.
b. With a local reaction, such as occurs with some topical ointments, the medication works locally at the site intended. .
c. Allergic reaction is an incorrect choice. .
d. Anaphylaxis reaction is an incorrect choice. .
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