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Factors Affecting Drug Interactions
Factors Affecting Drug Interactions ( 10 Questions)
A nurse is reviewing a client’s medication regimen and notes that the client is taking two medications with similar pharmacological actions. The nurse should recognize that this can result in which of the following?
An increased therapeutic effect can occur because the combined effect of the two medications is greater than the effect of either medication alone.
A decreased therapeutic effect is not likely to occur because the combined effect of the two medications is greater than the effect of either medication alone.
No change in therapeutic effect is not likely to occur because the combined effect of the two medications is greater than the effect of either medication alone.
An increased risk of adverse effects can occur if the combined effect of the two medications results in excessive drug action.
When two medications with similar pharmacological actions are taken together, their effects can be additive, resulting in an increased therapeutic effect.
a. An increased therapeutic effect can occur because the combined effect of the two medications is greater than the effect of either medication alone.
b. A decreased therapeutic effect is not likely to occur because the combined effect of the two medications is greater than the effect of either medication alone.
c. No change in therapeutic effect is not likely to occur because the combined effect of the two medications is greater than the effect of either medication alone.
d. An increased risk of adverse effects can occur if the combined effect of the two medications results in excessive drug action.