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Addiction Body response to certain types of drugs that produce both a physiological need and a psychological craving for the substance
Antagonistic Action Result observed when medications, used together, have adverse effects or counteract one another
Cumulative Exaggerated drug effect, occurs when the body is unable to metabolize a drug rapidly as it is administered
Depressive Action Effect from drugs that slow down cell function
Habituation Individual's development of a psychological need for a specific medication
Hypersensitivity Allergic response to a specific drug. Allergies may be demonstrated by skin irritation, itching, rash, etc.
Idiosyncrasy Unusual reaction to a drug; a distinctive response
Irritation Process, as well as effect, caused by substances that result in a cellular change; mild, moderate, or severe irritation
Paradoxical Reaction A drug-induced effect that is the exact opposite of that which is therapeutically intended
Potentiating agent A pharmaceutical that increases the effect of another
Specific Effect Action usually Produced by a drug in a select tissue or organ system
Side Effect The result of a medication that is given for a particular condition but affects other body areas or has effects other than those sought
Stimulation Effect caused by drugs that speed up cell activity
Synergistic Effect Result that occurs when drugs given together produce a greater reaction then when given alone
Tolerance Condition existing what a certain drug dosage is no longer able to give a therapeutic action and must therefore be increased
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