The Nurse Is Preparing an Educational Program Regarding Adverse Drug

question 18

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing an educational program regarding adverse drug reactions (ADR) . What information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.

• A) Older adults are more likely to have adverse drug events.
• B) Drug side effects that are serious are considered ADRs.
• C) Adverse drug reactions are handled on an outpatient basis.
• D) Adverse drug reactions are often due to anticoagulants or antidiabetics.
• E) Reactions can occur from drug-drug interactions and polypharmacy.

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