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Adverse Drug Reactions Practice Questions

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  1. Q1. Which type of adverse drug reaction is dose-dependent and predictable from the known pharmacological action of the drug?
  2. Q2. Which category of adverse drug reaction is unpredictable and not related to the pharmacological action of the drug?
  3. Q3. Which term describes harmful effects produced by a drug when given at normal therapeutic doses?
  4. Q4. Which adverse drug reaction type is associated with long-term therapy?
  5. Q5. Which term describes an abnormal and genetically determined reaction to a drug?
  6. Q6. Which adverse drug reaction results from sudden withdrawal of a drug?
  7. Q7. Which term refers to a decreased response to a drug after repeated administration?
  8. Q8. Which mechanism most commonly underlies drug allergies?
  9. Q9. Which factor significantly increases the risk of adverse drug reactions in patients?
  10. Q10. Which adverse drug reaction type includes delayed effects such as carcinogenesis or teratogenesis?
  11. Q11. Which term describes the harmful effects of a drug due to excessive dosing?
  12. Q12. Which organ is most commonly involved in serious adverse drug reactions due to drug metabolism?
  13. Q13. Which term describes harmful drug effects on a developing fetus?
  14. Q14. Which term refers to the monitoring of adverse drug reactions after a drug is marketed?
  15. Q15. Which population group is at higher risk of adverse drug reactions due to altered drug metabolism?
  16. Q16. Which adverse drug reaction involves excessive pharmacological effects such as bleeding with anticoagulants?
  17. Q17. Which genetic factor can influence the occurrence of adverse drug reactions?
  18. Q18. Which adverse reaction mechanism involves direct damage to tissues by the drug?
  19. Q19. Which term describes the reduced effectiveness of a drug due to repeated use requiring higher doses?
  20. Q20. Which clinical strategy helps reduce the risk of adverse drug reactions?