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Which term describes the effect of a combination of two or more drugs with similar actions being equivalent to the sum of the individual effects of the same drugs given alone?
Which term describes the effect of a combination of two or more drugs with similar actions being equivalent to the sum of the individual effects of the same drugs given alone?
What is the term for any undesirable occurrence related to administering or failing to administer a prescribed medication?
What is the term for any undesirable occurrence related to administering or failing to administer a prescribed medication?
Which term refers to any unexpected, unintended, undesired, or excessive response to a medication given at therapeutic dosages?
Which term refers to any unexpected, unintended, undesired, or excessive response to a medication given at therapeutic dosages?
What is the general term for any undesirable effects that are a direct response to one or more drugs?
What is the general term for any undesirable effects that are a direct response to one or more drugs?
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Which term describes a drug that binds to and stimulates the activity of one or more receptors in the body?
Which term describes a drug that binds to and stimulates the activity of one or more receptors in the body?
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Study Notes
Drug Interaction and Effects
- Additive Effect: The effect of two or more drugs with similar actions being equal to the sum of their individual effects when given alone.
- Adverse Event: Any undesirable occurrence associated with the administration or non-administration of a prescribed medication.
- Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR): An unexpected, unintended, undesired, or excessive response to a medication administered at therapeutic dosages.
- Undesirable Effects: General term for negative consequences that arise directly from one or more drugs.
- Agonist: A drug that binds to and activates one or more receptors in the body, stimulating their activity.
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Test your knowledge on drug interactions and adverse drug events with this quiz. Learn about additive effects and adverse drug reactions, and understand how different drugs can interact with each other. Challenge yourself and improve your understanding of medication safety.
