10 Questions
What are the principal features of pharmacological adverse effects of a drug?
They are dose-dependent and predictable
What are the main features of overdose toxicity of a drug?
It can lead to severe adverse effects or death
What is the therapeutic index of a drug?
The ratio of the dose that causes toxicity to the dose that gives the desired effect
What are the main features of drug idiosyncrasy?
It is unpredictable and not related to the drug's known pharmacological action
What is a drug teratogen?
A substance that causes abnormal fetal development when exposed during pregnancy
Which of the following best describes a toxicant?
Toxic substances produced by or are a by-product of human-made activities
What is the study of the adverse effects of chemical or physical agents on living organisms?
Toxicology
Which of the following best describes a toxin?
Toxic substances produced by biological systems such as plants, animals, fungi, or bacteria
What is the term for toxic substances that produce death in microgram doses?
Toxins
Which of the following accurately describes the dose-response relationship for a given chemical?
Each effect has its own dose-response relationship
Test your knowledge of adverse drug reactions with this quiz. Explore the definitions of "side effect" and "adverse effect" and learn about the principal features of pharmacological, immunological, and cytotoxic adverse effects. This quiz is designed to help you understand the fundamentals of adverse drug reactions.
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