Introduction

Question 1

___% of North Americans take some form of supplement on a regular basis, with approximately ___% taking at least one prescription drug.

Answer 1

40%

50%

Question 2

When looking at a possible interaction, what are we referring to?

Answer 2

The possibility that one substance may alter the bioavailability, or clinical effectiveness, of another substance when two or more substances are given concurrently.

Question 3

What can result from a possible interaction?

Answer 3

An increase or decrease in the effects of one or both substances.

Question 4

Which two major categories can most of the possible interactions be classified?

Answer 4

Pharmcokinetic and Pharmacodynamic