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What is a drug interaction?
What is a drug interaction?
- A measurable modification of the action of one drug by prior or concomitant administration of another substance (correct)
- The complete neutralization of one drug by another drug
- The increase in the therapeutic effect of a drug by combining it with another substance
- The decrease in the side effects of a drug by taking it with another substance
How can a drug interaction usually be corrected?
How can a drug interaction usually be corrected?
- By ignoring the interaction and continuing with the same dosage
- By increasing the dosage of the precipitant drug
- By discontinuing both drugs immediately
- By the proper adjustment of dosage if the suspected interaction is detected (correct)
What is the role of the 'precipitant drug' in a drug interaction?
What is the role of the 'precipitant drug' in a drug interaction?
- Minimizing the interaction
- Being unaffected by the interaction
- Causing the interaction (correct)
- Balancing the interaction
What is an example of a fixed drug combination with beneficial effects?
What is an example of a fixed drug combination with beneficial effects?
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In the example given, why should Tetracycline not be taken with milk?
In the example given, why should Tetracycline not be taken with milk?
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