NUR 2092 Exam 1

NUR 2092 Exam 1 Blood dyscrasia - -bone marrow depression caused by drug effects on the rapidly multiplying cells of the bone marrow, lower than normal levels of blood components can be seen. Dermatological reaction - -skin reactions commonly seen as adverse effects of drugs; can range from simple rash to potentially exfoliative dermatitis. Drug allergy - -formation of antibodies to a drug or drug protein; causes an immune response when the person is next exposed to that drug. Hypersensitivity - -excessive responsiveness to either the primary or the secondary effects of a drug; may be caused by a pathological condition or, in the absence of one, by a particular patient's individual response.