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Name one of the methods used for post-marketing surveillance of drugs.
Spontaneous adverse event reporting cards ("Yellow" cards)
What does ADR stand for?
Adverse drug reactions
According to Paracelsus, what differentiates a poison and a remedy?
The right dose
What is the purpose of post-marketing data?
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What is the term used for the study of the harmful effects of drugs?
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How can doctors and patients report adverse drug reactions?
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What type of studies gather safety data on drugs after they are introduced to the general patient population?
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Which phase of clinical trials focuses on the safety and effectiveness of a drug in a larger patient population?
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What is the main purpose of a systematic review in relation to drugs?
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What is the email address of Dr. Louise Rabbitt?
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What aspects of renal function are reduced at birth?
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What is the most common type of drug-induced skin reaction?
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What are the symptoms of anaphylactic shock?
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How should anaphylactic shock be treated?
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What is the timing of Type I drug allergy?
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Which group of individuals have reduced plasma binding?
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Which drug may cause conjugation deficiency in some neonates?
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Which drugs are absolutely contraindicated while breastfeeding?
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What may be the first sign of drug hypersensitivity?
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What causes vasodilation, increased capillary permeability, and tissue edema in anaphylactic shock?
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What is an adverse drug reaction (ADR)?
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What is the difference between Type A and Type B ADRs?
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What is the therapeutic index?
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What is the Number Needed to Treat (NNT)?
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What is the Number Needed to Harm (NNH)?
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What is the most common adverse effect of statins?
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What is rhabdomyolysis?
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What is the FDA classification for drugs in pregnancy?
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What is the potential risk of taking sodium valproate during pregnancy?
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What are the clinical management principles for drug therapy in pregnancy?
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