Select the term that best completes each sentence and write it in the blank.
antagonism
drug allergy
drug dependence
drug interaction
potentiation
tolerance
cumulative effect
idiosyncrasy
toxicity
You have recently given Mr. Smith a medication ordered by his doctor. Mr. Smith is not reacting to the drug the way you expected. In talking with him, you discover that he has also been taking medication he brought with him from home. You suspect that his adverse reaction is due to a(n) __________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Drug interaction