The nurse administers a blood pressure medication to a patient and later documents that the patient's blood pressure is being maintained within normal ranges, a desired response related to the medication
What is the term for this medication action? A) Synergistic drug
B) Potentiating drug
C) Agonist drug
D) Antagonist drug
C
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A medication that produces a desired response is called an agonist. A medication that has an opposing effect, or acts against another medication, is called an antagonist. A medication that enhances the effects of another medication has a synergistic or potentiating effect.
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