Drug–drug interactions are important considerations in clinical practice. When evaluating a patient for potential drug–drug interactions, what would the nurse expect to address?

a. Bizarre drug effects on the body. 

b. The need to adjust drug dose or timing of administration. 

c. The need for more drugs to balance the effects of the drugs being given. 

d. A new therapeutic effect not encountered with either drug alone. 

e. Increased adverse effects. 

f. The use of herbal or alternative therapies.