An unintended ________ between two prescription drugs or between prescription and OTC drugs or herbal remedies may cause serious effects. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


interaction
The more medications a patient takes, the greater the possibility of drug interactions.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A. The Middle Ages B. Renaissance C. Seventeenth Century D. Nineteenth century E. None of the above

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Which schedule of drugs is described as having a high abuse potential and may lead to severe dependence, but also has accepted medical indications?

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