Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs)
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Which of the following is the leading cause of morbidity, mortality, and increased healthcare cost?

  • Adverse drug reactions (correct)
  • Medication errors
  • Overdose
  • Therapeutic failures

    • What percentage of hospital admissions are caused by ADRs?

  • 7% to 9%
  • 5% to 7%
  • 1% to 3%
  • 3% to 5% (correct)

    • What is the general definition of an ADR according to the World Health Organization (WHO)?

  • A harmful response to a drug that is used for prophylaxis, diagnosis, or therapy
  • A harmful response to a drug that occurs at doses normally used in patients
  • A harmful response to a drug that is noxious, unpleasant, and unintended (correct)
  • Any unfavorable medical occurrence or injury

    • What is not included in the definition of an ADR?

    <p>Noncompliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of hospitalized patients experience serious and fatal adverse drug reactions?

    <p>5% to 7%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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