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What is the therapeutic effect?
the intended or desired physiological response of a medication
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What is the oral route of administration?
This route is the easiest and most frequent route. It is economical and comfortable for the patient.
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What is a side effect?
predictable and often unavoidable secondary effects produced at usual therapeutic doses
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What is an idiosyncratic reaction?
an unpredictable effect, in which the patient overreacts or underreacts to a medication
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What is a trough?
the lowest level of a medication in the bloodstream
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What is a synergistic effect?
the combined effect of 2 medications is greater than when meds are given separately
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