An example of a nontherapeutic or adverse reaction to an antihypertensive drug would be:
A) Lower systolic blood pressure
B) Drowsiness
C) Decreased sense of anxiety
D) Tachycardia

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Side effects are non-therapeutic reactions to a drug. Because these reactions are transient, they may not require any nursing intervention. Side effects occur as a consequence of drug administration; often they are unrelated to the desired action of the drug. Adverse effects are nontherapeutic effects that may be harmful to the patient/client and thus require lowering the dosage or discontinuing the drug. Because these effects can be life threatening, they may require medical intervention. Idiosyncratic effects are effects from drugs that are not expected.

An Example of a Nontherapeutic or Adverse Reaction to an Antihypertensive