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What distinguishes ADRs from toxic reactions?
ADRs occur at doses higher than therapeutics.
Why are pediatric and geriatric patients more susceptible to ADRs?
Because of physiological and pathological factors.
What makes side effects different from ADRs?
Side effects are broader, including both wanted and unwanted effects.
Why can pre-marketing clinical trials not detect all ADRs?
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When is an antidote typically required for an adverse drug reaction?
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Which healthcare professional specializes in Dermatology and Vernology?
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Who is the healthcare professional specializing in Gynecology at Ambo University Hospital?
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Which healthcare professional specializes in Medical Doctor Psychiatry at Amanuel Mental Specialized Hospital?
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Who specializes in Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease at TASH/CHS/AAU?
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Which healthcare professional specializes in Pulmonary and Critical care at St.Paul Hospital Millenium Medical College?
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Who specializes in Neurosurgery at St.Paul Hospital Millenium Medical College?
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What is the definition of Extensively drug resistant (XDR)?
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What does Pan-drug resistant (PDR) refer to?
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What is Co-resistance as defined in the text?
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Which factor contributes to antimicrobial resistance by causing environment contamination with antimicrobials?
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What is the most common medicine used for self-medication according to the text?
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Which term refers to resistance among other antimicrobials as a result of exposure to a similarly acting antimicrobial?
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What is the recommendation regarding prescribing medicine during pregnancy according to the text?
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How long should a woman wait after breastfeeding before taking a relatively safe medicine?
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What should be considered before prescribing any medicine to pregnant women?
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Which type of medicines are contraindicated in breast feeding according to the text?
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What is the optimal timing for a woman to take relatively safe medicine during breastfeeding?
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What happens if no safety data are available for a medicine during lactation?
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What percentage of E.coli isolates were found to carry ESBL-encoding genes?
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Which bacteria had the highest percentage of isolates found to be resistant to third-generation cephalosporins?
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Among the bacteria mentioned, which one had the lowest percentage of isolates carrying ESBL-encoding genes?
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What was the mortality reported for infections caused by bacteria resistant to third-generation cephalosporins in one of the included studies?
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What percentage of enterococci isolates were identified as Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE)?
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Which antibiotic showed the least resistance among MRSA strains?
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