The nurse is teaching the client about cautions when using over-the-counter medications while the client is taking prescription medications. What is the issue of concern?
a. Drug-lab interactions
b. Drug-drug interactions
c. Drug-food interactions
d. Adverse medication effects
ANS: B
OTC and prescribed medications may cause drug-drug interactions, which must be evaluated.
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