Asked by Karen Browne on Apr 24, 2024

What should the medical assistant tell the patient about interactions?

A) All drug-drug interactions are toxic.
B) Drug-food interactions are almost never serious.
C) Taking multiple drugs at the same time reduces the chance of interactions.
D) Drug-food interactions are beneficial.
E) Drug-drug interactions can lead to adverse reactions.

Interactions

The reciprocal actions or influences that objects or individuals have on each other.

Drug-drug

Refers to interactions between two or more drugs, which can affect how the drugs work or increase the risk of side effects.

Adverse Reactions

Undesirable or harmful reactions experienced after the administration of a drug or therapy.

  • Understand the importance of educating patients about medication administration and possible drug interactions.