NURS 3100 Exam 1 Practice Test 2025 – Complete Study Resource

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A nurse identifies a drug interaction that creates an additive effect. What does this mean?

The interaction reduces the efficacy of both drugs

The combined drug effect is less than the individual effects

The drugs together increase the effects on the body

When two drugs create an additive effect, it means that when they are taken together, their combined effect is greater than the sum of their individual effects. This implies that the drugs together increase the effects on the body, making option C the correct answer. This interaction can be beneficial when the goal is to enhance the therapeutic effect of the medications. Options A, B, and D do not accurately describe an additive effect between drugs.

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There will be no significant effect from the interaction

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