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Which of the following is an example of a unique syndrome caused only by a specific drug?
Which of the following is an example of a unique syndrome caused only by a specific drug?
- Bleeding with warfarin
- Eosinophilia‐myalgia syndrome caused by some l‐tryptophan products (correct)
- Vaginal cancer in young women caused by maternal exposure to diethylstilboestrol
- Headache with glyceryltrinitrate
Which mechanism for ADRs is exemplified by prolongation of the QT interval on the electrocardiogram?
Which mechanism for ADRs is exemplified by prolongation of the QT interval on the electrocardiogram?
- Additional (secondary) pharmacological actions (correct)
- Desired pharmacological effect at another site
- Exaggerated therapeutic response at target site
- Triggering an immunological response
What is the general rule when assessing a potential adverse effect of a medicine?
What is the general rule when assessing a potential adverse effect of a medicine?
- Consider other potential causes (correct)
- Only consider the therapeutic effect of the medicine
- Dismiss the possibility of adverse effects
- Ignore other potential causes
Which drug is known to cause oculomucocutaneous syndrome?
Which drug is known to cause oculomucocutaneous syndrome?
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What is the basis for some ADRs, particularly when they are first identified?
What is the basis for some ADRs, particularly when they are first identified?
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