Which of the following terms describes a drug that increases or decreases the actions of another drug?

a. interaction
b. reaction
c. resistance
d. ceiling effect


a. Drug interactions occur when antibiotics may interact with other drugs (drug-drug interactions) or with foods (drug-food interactions). These interactions can either increase or decrease serum levels of the antibiotic.

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A microbiologist processes a specimen for culture using a buffered charcoal yeast extract agar plate. What was the original specimen used for inoculation of this agar plate?

A) Lower respiratory specimen B) Urine C) Blood D) Nasopharyngeal

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In which of the following lesions does attachment loss occur?

A) Early B) Initial C) Established D) Advanced

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What term describes an item that enhances or allows for the flow of alternating or direct electrical current?

a. conductor b. insulator c. neutralizer d. transmitter

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Acute care facilities (hospitals) are required to provided 24-hour nursing care.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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