When Drugs Combine in the Body to Produce Extremely Uncomfortable

question 36

Multiple Choice

When drugs combine in the body to produce extremely uncomfortable effects, such as those used by recovering alcoholics to deter them from drinking, this reaction is called drug

• A) antagonism.
• B) synergism.
• C) intolerance.
• D) cross-tolerance.

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Definitions:

Dietary Need

Specific nutritional requirements or restrictions for maintaining health or managing medical conditions through diet.

Gluten

A mixture of proteins found in wheat and related grains, which can cause health issues in individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

Purge

(1) When referring to charts, to clean out; purge files of those patients who are no longer being seen by the provider. (2) To empty; to cleanse of impurities; clear.

Impurities

Foreign substances or contaminants present within another substance that can affect its purity, quality, or performance.