The clinical pharmacology section of a drug product insert ...

[kamilo84]

The clinical pharmacology section of a drug product insert describes:
 
  a. possible ways to treat toxic effects caused by the drug.
  b. physical and chemical properties of the active drug in the product.
  c. situations when the drug product should not be used.
  d. the mechanism of action of the active drug in the human body.

Question 2

When the pharmacological effects of one drug are potentiated or diminished by another drug, it is called a:
 
  a. drug interaction. c. physical incompatibility.
  b. chemical incompatibility. d. biotransformation.

[Liddy]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is in the overdose section.
B Incorrect: This is in the description section.
C Incorrect: This is in the contraindication section.
D Correct: The clinical pharmacology section of the drug insert describes the mechanism of action of the active drug in the human body.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: This is the definition of drug interaction, which can be synergistic (potentiate the effects) or antagonistic (diminish the effects).
B Incorrect: Chemical incompatibility involves conflicting drug actions that usually change the appearance of the mixture.
C Incorrect: Physical incompatibility means the physical properties result in conflicting drug actions.
D Incorrect: This refers to the metabolism of the drug.

[kamilo84]

Gracias!

[tranoy]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it