The goal of this continuing education program is to update clinicians’ clinical knowledge of drug interactions commonly experienced by patients. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to:
- Define drug-drug and drug-food interactions.
- List four methods in which a drug interaction may occur and identify at least one example of a drug interaction for each method of occurrence.
- List at least three nursing responsibilities that factor into the clinician’s role in the prevention of undesirable drug interactions.
