NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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What type of drug interaction occurs due to hydrolysis, oxidation, or decomposition reaction?

Therapeutic enhancement
Chemical incompatibility
Pharmacodynamic interaction
Pharmacokinetic enhancement

The correct answer is: Chemical incompatibility

Chemical incompatibility occurs when two drugs that are mixed together react with each other and form a new compound. This can lead to an alteration of the drug's potency or efficacy, potentially resulting in adverse effects or reduced therapeutic benefits. In contrast, therapeutic enhancement (option A), pharmacodynamic interaction (option C), and pharmacokinetic enhancement (option D) refer to interactions between drugs that affect their effects on the body or their absorption, metabolism, distribution, or elimination. These interactions typically occur within the body, whereas chemical incompatibility refers to a reaction that occurs outside of the body, such as when two drugs are mixed together. Therefore, options A, C, and D are incorrect as they describe different types of drug interactions.