Terminology related to drug action

Question 1

what is the term of two DRUGS COMBINED equal to the EFFECT INDIVIDUALLY?

Answer 1

Additive action

Question 2

what is the term of a sudden or DELAYED UNEXPECTED or DANGEROUS reaction to a drug?

Answer 2

Adverse reaction

Question 3

What is the term of the action of REPEATED DOSES of drugs that are NOT immediately ELIMINATED from the body; instead ACCUMULATES of drug within the body?

Answer 3

cumulative action

Question 4

What is the term acquired need for a drug that may cause psychological or physical symptoms of withdrawl when drug is discontinued?

Answer 4

Dependence

Question 5

What is the term of combined of two drugs; enhanced, diminished, or inactivated?

Answer 5

Drug interaction

Question 6

What is the term of an over responsiveness to a drug action, even to small doses create allergic reaction?

Answer 6

Hypersensitivity

Question 7

What is the term “ side effects” of treatment?

Answer 7

Iatrogenic

Question 8

What is the term of an abnormal drug response when the drug does not work or produces and effect totally unrelated to the drugs pharmacological action?

Answer 8

Idiosyncrasy

Question 9

What is the term of when a drug is used beyond proper prescribed advice?

Answer 9

Overdosage

Question 10

What is the term of when a drug causes a infection or inflammation in the skin

Answer 10

Photosensitivity