The Nurse Determines That an Idiosyncratic Reaction to a Drug

question 39

Multiple Choice

The nurse determines that an idiosyncratic reaction to a drug has occurred when the client experiences drug effects that have which characteristic?

• A)Predictable
• B)Unexplained
• C)Irreversible
• D)Life threatening

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Definitions:

Direct Coping

Involves confronting a stressful situation head-on and attempting to address or resolve the problems causing stress.

Withdrawal

The process of reducing or stopping the intake of a substance to which one has become addicted, often accompanied by unpleasant symptoms.

Hassles

Minor irritations and annoyances that are part of everyday life and can accumulate to impact one's mental health and well-being.

Psychological Hardiness

Refers to a personality characteristic that involves a sense of control, commitment, and embracing challenge as a means of personal growth, which helps individuals to manage stress more effectively.