Indiana QMA State Exam answers!!
Semi-Synthetic Drugs Man-made, plants, animals, or minerals
Adverse Effects (ADR) An undesired side effect or toxicity
Allergic Effect Can be life threatening or simple reactions
Allergic Effect If a resident has breathing problems or a skin rash a medication was
administered, the nurse must be notified immediately
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, Indiana QMA State Exam answers!!
Side Effect Outcome that are not intended; the action or effect of a medication
other than that desired. Commonly undesirable, such as nausea,
headache, insomnia, etc
Toxic Effect Occurs when too much of a medication is absorbed by the body
Toxic Effect Can be life threatening
Cumulative Effect Build up of a substance that could lead to toxicity
Ointments Must be soft enough to spread at room temperature and melt at the
body temperature
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Semi-Synthetic Drugs Man-made, plants, animals, or minerals
Adverse Effects (ADR) An undesired side effect or toxicity
Allergic Effect Can be life threatening or simple reactions
Allergic Effect If a resident has breathing problems or a skin rash a medication was
administered, the nurse must be notified immediately
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, Indiana QMA State Exam answers!!
Side Effect Outcome that are not intended; the action or effect of a medication
other than that desired. Commonly undesirable, such as nausea,
headache, insomnia, etc
Toxic Effect Occurs when too much of a medication is absorbed by the body
Toxic Effect Can be life threatening
Cumulative Effect Build up of a substance that could lead to toxicity
Ointments Must be soft enough to spread at room temperature and melt at the
body temperature
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