A Nurse Is Monitoring for Drug Interactions Based on Which

question 9

Multiple Choice

A nurse is monitoring for drug interactions based on which premise about drug interactions?

• A) Drug interactions are undesirable drug effects.
• B) Drug interactions are changes occurring with drug absorption.
• C) Drug interactions are altered effects of a drug from interaction with other drugs.
• D) Drug interactions are reactions that occur in vitro.

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Definitions:

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Heart Attack

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The assistance and comfort received from friends, family, and others, which is critical for maintaining psychological and physical health.

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