CPB · Question #6
Adverse Effect is also called adverse reaction; the appearance of a pathologic condition due to ingestion r exposure to a chemical substance properly administered or taken.
The correct answer is A. TRUE. A (TRUE) is correct because "adverse effect" and "adverse reaction" are indeed used interchangeably in pharmacology and toxicology - both refer to an unintended, harmful response to a substance that was properly administered at the correct dose. The key phrase "properly…
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Adverse Effect is also called adverse reaction; the appearance of a pathologic condition due to ingestion r exposure to a chemical substance properly administered or taken.
Options
- ATRUE
- BFALSE
How the community answered
(20 responses)- A85% (17)
- B15% (3)
Explanation
A (TRUE) is correct because "adverse effect" and "adverse reaction" are indeed used interchangeably in pharmacology and toxicology - both refer to an unintended, harmful response to a substance that was properly administered at the correct dose. The key phrase "properly administered or taken" distinguishes an adverse effect from an overdose or medication error; the harm occurs even when the substance is used correctly.
B (FALSE) is incorrect because the statement is an accurate definition - there is no factual error in it to justify calling it false.
Memory tip: Think of the word "adverse" as meaning "against you" - even when a drug is given the right way, it can still turn against you. If the question mentions a substance used correctly but still causing harm, that's always an adverse effect/reaction.
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