What term is used to describe a decrease in responsiveness to a drug that develops in a few minutes?a.Refractorinessb.Cumulative effectc.Toleranced.Tachyphylaxis

What does the term potentiation mean?a.Intensive increase of drug effects due to their combinationb.Fast tolerance developingc.Cumulative ability of a drugd.Hypersensitivity to a drug

A state of decreased sensitivy to a drug as a result of previous exposure to the drug is calledGroup of answer choicestolerancesensitizationwithdrawaldependence

The word tolerance means:The natural or developed ability to resist the effects of the continued or increasing use of a drugGetting along with other peopleThe ability to listen to very loud musicMaking allowances for breaking the rules

When an individual takes more than one drug at a time, this is called _____________.Group of answer choicesSynergistic effect Polysubstance Cross-tolerance All of the above

13. Drugs that are                        bound or                        cannot cross the BBB. 14.                        is defined as a decreased response occurring during the course of prolonged drug use. 15.                        is defined as a state in which abrupt discontinuation of drug use will precipitate a withdrawal syndrome.