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What term describes an uncharacteristic response of a patient to a drug, usually not occurring on administration?
What term describes an uncharacteristic response of a patient to a drug, usually not occurring on administration?
- Idiosyncrasy (correct)
- Intolerance
- Drug interaction
- Hypersensitivity
Which term describes a reaction caused by altered reactivity of the patient and generally considered to be an allergic manifestation?
Which term describes a reaction caused by altered reactivity of the patient and generally considered to be an allergic manifestation?
- Intolerance
- Drug interaction
- Hypersensitivity (correct)
- Idiosyncrasy
What term describes a characteristic pharmacologic effect of a drug produced by an unusually small dose?
What term describes a characteristic pharmacologic effect of a drug produced by an unusually small dose?
- Intolerance (correct)
- Hypersensitivity
- Drug interaction
- Idiosyncrasy
Which term refers to an unusual pharmacologic response that could not be explained by the action of a single drug, but was caused by drug interaction?
Which term refers to an unusual pharmacologic response that could not be explained by the action of a single drug, but was caused by drug interaction?
What term describes an adverse drug reaction that directly or indirectly contributes to the death of the patient?
What term describes an adverse drug reaction that directly or indirectly contributes to the death of the patient?