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Pharmacology words
Question | Answer |
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antagonism | cancellation of one drug by giving another drug |
synergism | drugs that work together to produce a stronger effect, like Tylenol with codeine – the opposite of antagonism |
CUMULATION | increase in action of drug due to metabolic rate of Patient |
IDIOSYNCRATIC | a totally unexpected and unusual reaction to a drug |
DRUG INTERACTION | effects of drugs taken at the same time |
Placebo | sugar pill, has no active ingredients, usually used for studies |
Potentiation | increased effect when taking another drug |
Teratogen | adverse effects on an embryo or fetus |