Which of the following best describes a Type A adverse drug reaction (ADR)?
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Correct answer: Dose-related exaggeration of the drug's effect
Type A ADRs are dose-related and result from an exaggeration of the drug’s normal pharmacological action. They tend to be predictable and often reversible by dose reduction or stopping the drug.
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