You Are Evaluating the Response of a Patient 30 Minutes

question 7

Multiple Choice

You are evaluating the response of a patient 30 minutes after receiving an antihypertensive drug. Upon assessment of the patient's blood pressure, you note the patient has become hypotensive. What type of drug effect is this patient experiencing?

• A)An adverse effect of the drug
• B)A side effect of the drug
• C)A therapeutic effect of the drug
• D)An allergic reaction to the drug

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