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What is defined as the primary effect that a drug is intended to achieve?
What is defined as the primary effect that a drug is intended to achieve?
- Adverse reaction
- Secondary effect
- Therapeutic effect (correct)
- Toxic impact
Which of the following correctly describes a side effect of a medication?
Which of the following correctly describes a side effect of a medication?
- It usually occurs unpredictably.
- It is the main purpose of the drug.
- It is always severe and life-threatening.
- It is an unintended, secondary effect. (correct)
Which of the following statements about side effects is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about side effects is incorrect?
- Side effects are part of the drug's overall effect.
- Side effects are always undesirable. (correct)
- Side effects can be predictable.
- Side effects occur in addition to the therapeutic effect.
What distinguishes a therapeutic effect from a side effect?
What distinguishes a therapeutic effect from a side effect?
Which term best describes the effect of morphine sulfate when it is prescribed for pain relief?
Which term best describes the effect of morphine sulfate when it is prescribed for pain relief?
Flashcards
Therapeutic effect
Therapeutic effect
The intended effect of a drug, the reason it's prescribed.
Side effect
Side effect
An unintended effect of a drug.
Morphine sulfate
Morphine sulfate
Example of a drug; its therapeutic effect is analgesia.
Analgesia
Analgesia
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Predictable side effect
Predictable side effect
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Study Notes
Therapeutic Effect
- The primary intended effect of a drug.
- The reason a drug is prescribed.
- Example: Morphine sulfate's therapeutic effect is analgesia (pain relief).
Side Effect
- A secondary, unintended effect of a drug.
- Typically predictable.
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