Medical Terminology / Unit 14 MedTerm 0934 short lesson, about 20 seconds
An Adverse Effect
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The idea
An adverse effect is an unintended and harmful response to a drug given at a normal dose.
In practice
An adverse effect is recorded together with the substance and the response observed.
Where people slip
An adverse effect follows correct use. A different term names harm from an incorrect amount.
Your place on the trail
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