When Monitoring the Patient Receiving an Intravenous Infusion to Reduce

question 1

Multiple Choice

When monitoring the patient receiving an intravenous infusion to reduce blood pressure, the nurse notes that the patient's blood pressure is extremely low, and the patient is lethargic and difficult to awaken. This would be classified as which type of adverse drug reaction?

• A) An adverse effect
• B) An allergic reaction
• C) An idiosyncratic reaction
• D) A pharmacologic reaction

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Definitions:

Carpalmetacarpal

Refers to the joints formed between the carpal (wrist) bones and the metacarpal bones of the hand.

Glenoid Labrum

A fibrocartilaginous rim attached around the margin of the glenoid cavity in the shoulder blade, where it helps to deepen the socket and stabilize the joint.

Articulation Site

A location where two or more bones meet to allow movement in the body.

Femoral Head

The spherical top part of the femur that fits into the hip socket, forming the hip joint.