Match the terms with their correct definitions/descriptions.

-Drug action in which the combination of two similar drugs is equal to the sum of the effects of each
A)addiction
B)additive action
C)aerosol
D)anaphylaxis
E)antagonistic action
F)antidote
G)brand name
H)chemical name
I)generic name
J)contraindication

Question

Match the terms with their correct definitions/descriptions.

-Drug action in which the combination of two similar drugs is equal to the sum of the effects of each
A)addiction
B)additive action
C)aerosol
D)anaphylaxis
E)antagonistic action
F)antidote
G)brand name
H)chemical name
I)generic name
J)contraindication

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Additive action is when the combination of two similar drugs is equal to the sum of the effects of each.

A) Addiction: The state of physical or psychological reliance on a substance.
C) Aerosol: A suspension of fine solid particles or liquid droplets in gas.
D) Anaphylaxis: A severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.
E) Antagonistic action: Drug action in which one drug decreases or cancels out the effects of another drug.
F) Antidote: A substance that can counteract the effects of a poison or toxic substance.
G) Brand name: A trademarked name given to a drug by a specific manufacturer.
H) Chemical name: The scientific name that describes the chemical composition and structure of a drug.
I) Generic name: The official name given to a drug by health authorities that is not trademarked or owned by a specific manufacturer.
J) Contraindication: A condition or factor that makes a particular treatment or medication inadvisable or potentially harmful.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Definitions/descriptions