Before administering a drug, knowledge of a patient's ________ is essential.
A) allergies
B) Rh factor
C) blood type
D) family history
A) allergies
Before administering a drug, knowledge of a patient's allergies is essential. Ask all patients if they have a history of allergies, such as hay fever, rashes, or asthma; or have had unusual reactions to any drugs taken orally or by injection in the past.
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