Episode 07B1 — Beginner/Intermediate
Medication Review & Drug Allergy
26 min. NKDA, drug allergy, adverse reaction & generic name. Full role-play. Free PDF.
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Episode 7 — Free transcript & study guide
- 10-term vocabulary table
- Full role-play transcript
- Language breakdown notes
- Quiz with full answers
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Comprehension Quiz
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Role-play Dialogue
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Language Breakdown
~4 min
Comprehension Quiz
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Free Transcript PDF
YOUR HOSTS
Nadia
Nurse
Tom
PatientVOCABULARY - 10 TERMS
| Term | Definition | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Allergy | An immune-mediated hypersensitivity reaction to a substance. Symptoms range from mild (rash, itching) to severe (anaphylaxis). Key: the immune system is directly involved. | "Mr. Davies reported a penicillin allergy — his notes were flagged immediately." |
| Adverse reaction | Any unwanted response to a medication, regardless of mechanism. The umbrella term — it includes allergies, side effects, and intolerances. | "He experienced an adverse reaction — nausea and dizziness within the first two days." |
| Drug intolerance | An unwanted response to a medication not driven by the immune system. Often dose-dependent — the higher the dose, the worse the effect. | "She described an intolerance to codeine — it made her feel extremely sick, even at low doses." |
| Medication review | A structured, formal evaluation of everything a patient is currently taking — names, doses, adherence, efficacy, and adverse effects. | "The practice nurse conducted a medication review before Mr. Davies saw Dr. Bennett." |
| Current medication | All drugs, supplements, vitamins, or treatments a patient is taking at the time of consultation — whether prescribed, over-the-counter, or herbal. | "Can I ask — what are your current medications? That includes anything prescribed and anything you buy yourself." |
| NKDA | No Known Drug Allergies. A clinical notation recorded in patient notes after a systematic allergy check — not a permanent guarantee; a record of what was reported. | "Mr. Davies's allergy status was updated: NKDA — no known drug allergies confirmed at medication review." |
| Contraindication | A condition or factor that makes a particular treatment inadvisable or unsafe for a specific patient. | "Aspirin is contraindicated in patients with a known allergy — the nurse flagged this before the GP reviewed the prescription." |
| Side effect | A secondary, usually unwanted, effect of a medication taken at normal therapeutic doses. A known drug property — not a prescribing error. | "Drowsiness is a common side effect of this medication — it tends to settle after the first week." |
| Anaphylaxis | A severe, rapidly progressing, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. Can cause airway swelling and blood pressure drop. Requires immediate emergency treatment. | "She had a previous episode of anaphylaxis to penicillin — the drug class was contraindicated in her notes." |
| Generic name | The non-proprietary, internationally recognised name of a drug — not the brand name. Ibuprofen (generic) = Nurofen (brand). Clinical documentation always uses the generic. | "Mr. Davies wasn't sure of the name — but from the packaging, the nurse identified the generic as paracetamol." |
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