When monitoring a patient on an insulin drip to reduce blood glucose levels,the nurse notes that the patient's glucose level is extremely low,and the patient is lethargic and difficult to awaken.Which type of adverse drug reaction is the nurse observing?

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A pharmacological reaction is an extension of the drug's normal effects in the body.In this case,the insulin lowered the patient's blood glucose levels too much.
An adverse effect is a predictable,well-known adverse drug reaction (ADR)that results in minor or no changes in patient management.An allergic reaction (also known as a hypersensitivity reaction)involves the patient's immune system.An idiosyncratic reaction is unexpected and is defined as a genetically determined abnormal response to normal dosages of a drug.

When Monitoring a Patient on an Insulin Drip to Reduce