Question

after taking diphendydramine (benadryl) for an allergic reaction, a person begins experiencing drowsiness and a dry mouth. these findings are an example of side effect. untoward effect. therapeutic effect. unpredictable effect. question 5 1 pts which of the following statements regarding the metered - dose inhaler (mdi) is correct? mdis are contraindicated for patients with asthma or emphysema. mdis are most commonly used by patients with cardiovascular disease. an mdi delivers the same amount of medication every time it is used.

Explanation:

1. For the first question, drowsiness and dry - mouth are common non - therapeutic effects of diphenhydramine, which are side effects. Side effects are predictable and common secondary effects of a drug. Untoward effects are more severe and unexpected negative reactions. Therapeutic effects are the intended beneficial effects of the drug, and these symptoms are not therapeutic. Unpredictable effects are not as clearly defined as side effects and are not the case here as these are well - known side effects of diphenhydramine.
2. For the second question, metered - dose inhalers (MDIs) are designed to deliver a consistent amount of medication each time they are used. They are commonly used by patients with asthma or emphysema (not contraindicated), and not most commonly used by patients with cardiovascular disease.

Answer:

1. side effect
2. An MDI delivers the same amount of medication every time it is used.