CNNB logo
CNNB logo

Glossary

  • Adverse drug reaction

    Any noxious and unintended response to a drug that is caused by the administration of any dose of the drug. Nurses are employed throughout the healthcare system and play a crucial role in identifying and reporting any incidents, drug reactions, adverse events and “near misses”. The Protecting Canadians from Unsafe Drugs Act (Vanessa's Law) includes rules that strengthen the regulation of therapeutic products and improve the reporting of adverse reactions by healthcare institutions.