Which of the following is an example of a Type B adverse drug reaction?
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Correct answer: Anaphylaxis after penicillin
Type B reactions are bizarre, unpredictable, and not dose-dependent. Anaphylaxis after penicillin is an immune-mediated reaction and represents a classic Type B adverse drug reaction.
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