PharmacologyQuestion 47 of 100
A contraindication for a medication means:
a.The best reason to give it
b.A minor and ignorable warning
c.A recommended higher dose
d.A condition or factor that makes giving the drug unsafe
Explanation
A contraindication is a specific situation in which a medication should not be used because harm could result, such as giving a drug to a resident allergic to it. The aide checks allergies and orders and reports any contraindication to the nurse.
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