What is the term for a situation in which one drug alters the effect of another drug when both are administered together?
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Correct answer: Drug interaction
A drug interaction occurs when the presence of one drug modifies the effect of another drug. This may increase or decrease the therapeutic or toxic effects of either drug.
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