Which is an example of a Type B (idiosyncratic) adverse drug reaction?
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Correct answer: Anaphylaxis after penicillin exposure
Type B reactions are unpredictable and not dose-dependent; true drug allergies such as IgE-mediated anaphylaxis to penicillin are typical examples.
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