The Nurse Administers an Initial Dose of a Steroid to a Patient

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse administers an initial dose of a steroid to a patient with asthma.Thirty minutes after administration,the nurse finds the patient agitated and stating that "everyone is out to get me." What is the term for this unusual reaction?

• A) Desired action
• B) Adverse effect
• C) Idiosyncratic reaction
• D) Allergic reaction

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Definitions:

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