2024 PN NCLEX Questions Nursing Practice Question
What is a chemical reaction between drugs before their administration or absorption known as?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A drug incompatibility refers to a chemical reaction that occurs between two or more drugs before they are administered or absorbed, potentially altering their effectiveness or safety.
Option B, a side effect, describes unintended effects that occur after a drug is administered, not prior to absorption. Option C, an adverse event, refers to any undesirable experience associated with drug use, typically after administration. Option D, an allergic response, involves the immune system reacting to a drug after it has been introduced into the body, rather than a pre-administration interaction.