Which example represents a pharmacodynamic drug interaction?
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Correct answer: Two sedatives causing excessive central nervous system depression
When two drugs act on the same physiological system to enhance their effects, it is a pharmacodynamic interaction. For example, combining sedatives can lead to excessive CNS depression.
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