Pharmacovigilance · Pharmacology

The Naranjo algorithm is used to:

  1. Calculate drug dosage
  2. Assess causality of adverse drug reactions
  3. Monitor drug pricing
  4. Evaluate pharmacokinetics and drug metabolism
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Correct answer: Assess causality of adverse drug reactions

The Naranjo algorithm is a structured questionnaire used to determine the likelihood that a drug caused an adverse event. It categorizes causality as definite, probable, possible, or doubtful.

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