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D2AR0N

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The patient tells the nurse that he gets a headache after taking an antihypertensive medication. What is the explanation for this?
 
  a. Uncommon symptom
  b. Side effect
  c. Drug interaction
  d. Desired effect

Question 2

Which effect takes place when one drug interferes with the action of another drug?
 
  a. Antagonism
  b. Displacement
  c. Interference
  d. Incompatibility



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Because a medication may influence many body systems at the same time, the effect of the medication is often not restricted to the desired action. Side effects are usually seen as mild but annoying responses to the medication.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Drugs attach at drug receptor sites but then remain chemically inactive; no chemical drug response is produced, but the drug prevents activation of the receptor.





 

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