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What is the primary difference between an adverse drug reaction and a side effect?
What is the primary difference between an adverse drug reaction and a side effect?
- The causal relationship with the medicinal product (correct)
- The severity of the reaction
- The novelty of the reaction
- The intentionality of the reaction
What is the primary purpose of the 'Yellow card' scheme?
What is the primary purpose of the 'Yellow card' scheme?
- To track patient compliance with medication regimens
- To educate patients about medication side effects
- To report suspected adverse drug reactions (correct)
- To monitor medication errors
What is the minimum requirement for a causal relationship between a medicinal product and an adverse event?
What is the minimum requirement for a causal relationship between a medicinal product and an adverse event?
- The product is the probable cause of the event
- The product is a likely cause of the event
- The product is the only possible cause of the event
- There is at least a reasonable possibility of a causal relationship (correct)
What type of adverse drug reaction is an allergic reaction an example of?
What type of adverse drug reaction is an allergic reaction an example of?
What is the primary objective of identifying patient groups most at risk from adverse drug reactions?
What is the primary objective of identifying patient groups most at risk from adverse drug reactions?
In the scenario described, what is the potential medication error that could occur with Fred's treatment?
In the scenario described, what is the potential medication error that could occur with Fred's treatment?
What is the primary purpose of pharmacovigilance?
What is the primary purpose of pharmacovigilance?
What is the average number of people who would have taken a medicine by the time it receives marketing authorisation?
What is the average number of people who would have taken a medicine by the time it receives marketing authorisation?
What type of adverse drug reactions are unlikely to be detected in clinical trials?
What type of adverse drug reactions are unlikely to be detected in clinical trials?
Who is responsible for pharmacovigilance in the UK?
Who is responsible for pharmacovigilance in the UK?
What is the purpose of the Yellow Card Scheme?
What is the purpose of the Yellow Card Scheme?
Who can report suspected ADRs?
Who can report suspected ADRs?
What is the most likely reason for Fred's prescribed dose of clobazam being increased to 40mg at night?
What is the most likely reason for Fred's prescribed dose of clobazam being increased to 40mg at night?
What information should be clearly stated in an ADR report?
What information should be clearly stated in an ADR report?
What is the estimated cost of preventable ADRs in the UK?
What is the estimated cost of preventable ADRs in the UK?
What is the role of pharmacists in the Yellow Card Scheme?
What is the role of pharmacists in the Yellow Card Scheme?
What type of reactions must be reported to the Yellow Card Scheme?
What type of reactions must be reported to the Yellow Card Scheme?
What is the primary mechanism of Type B ADRs?
What is the primary mechanism of Type B ADRs?
What is the purpose of the MHRA?
What is the purpose of the MHRA?
Which of the following is a risk factor for ADRs?
Which of the following is a risk factor for ADRs?
What is the primary goal of assessing a person with a suspected ADR?
What is the primary goal of assessing a person with a suspected ADR?
What is the estimated percentage of the UK population that may have defects in metabolism of isoniazid and sulfasalazine?
What is the estimated percentage of the UK population that may have defects in metabolism of isoniazid and sulfasalazine?
What is the term for the study of how genetic variations affect the metabolism of medications?
What is the term for the study of how genetic variations affect the metabolism of medications?
What is the primary concern in managing a person with a suspected ADR?
What is the primary concern in managing a person with a suspected ADR?
What is the term for the review of ADR information, including the BNF and SmPC?
What is the term for the review of ADR information, including the BNF and SmPC?
What is the estimated percentage of prescription items that contain errors in the UK?
What is the estimated percentage of prescription items that contain errors in the UK?
What is the primary purpose of the Black Triangle Scheme?
What is the primary purpose of the Black Triangle Scheme?
What type of reactions should be reported in older people (>65)?
What type of reactions should be reported in older people (>65)?
What is the purpose of the Drug Safety Update?
What is the purpose of the Drug Safety Update?
What information should be included in a Yellow Card report?
What information should be included in a Yellow Card report?
What is the main benefit of considering the benefit-risk ratio when prescribing?
What is the main benefit of considering the benefit-risk ratio when prescribing?
What is the correct sequence of steps to decide whether to report an ADR using the Yellow Card system?
What is the correct sequence of steps to decide whether to report an ADR using the Yellow Card system?
What type of medicines should be reported on a batch-to-batch basis?
What type of medicines should be reported on a batch-to-batch basis?
Why is it important to consider the patient's medical history when reporting an ADR?
Why is it important to consider the patient's medical history when reporting an ADR?
What is the purpose of the Yellow Card Scheme?
What is the purpose of the Yellow Card Scheme?
What should a prescriber consider when trying to prevent ADRs?
What should a prescriber consider when trying to prevent ADRs?
