5 Questions
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?
Additive effects
What is the term for any undesirable occurrence related to administering or failing to administer a prescribed medication?
Adverse drug event
Which term refers to any unexpected, unintended, undesired, or excessive response to a medication given at therapeutic dosages?
Adverse drug reaction
What is the general term for any undesirable effects that are a direct response to one or more drugs?
Adverse effects
Which term describes a drug that binds to and stimulates the activity of one or more receptors in the body?
Agonist
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.
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