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Which of these is a sign that a drug side effect has occurred?

the drug does not cure the intended disease

an unwanted effect causes harm to the patient’s body

a drug is given to the wrong patient

a health worker gets ill from handling the drug for long periods of time

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"An unwanted effect causes harm to the patient’s body."

Explanation: a side effect (adverse drug reaction) is an unintended harmful effect in the patient from the drug. The other options describe lack of efficacy, medication error, or occupational exposure.