types of medication reaction Flashcards
1
Q
therapeutic effect
A
predictable and expected physiological response
2
Q
adverse effect
A
often unpredictable; unavoidable; undesired
3
Q
side effects
A
predictable; unavoidable secondary effect
4
Q
toxic effect
A
medication accumulates in the blood stream
5
Q
allergic reaction
A
Unpredictable response to a
medication
6
Q
Medication interactions
A
One medication modifies the
action of another medication
7
Q
More medication is required to
achieve the same therapeutic
effect
A
medication tolerance
8
Q
medication dependence
A
Physical
Psychological
