MEDizzy - Interactions can occur when two or more drugs are

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Pharmacological Therapies VII

Interactions can occur when two or more drugs are administered to the same client. An additive effect can be achieved with the addition of a second drug. An additive effect is described as:

ExplanationAn additive effect is described as one drug adding to the action of another drug. Choice 1 is incorrect because when drugs act in opposition to each other, the effect is antagonistic. Choices 3 and 4 are the same; when a second drug enhances the effect of the first drug, the effect is synergistic.