PSA Adverse Drug Reactions

Question 1

What is the difference between a side effect and an adverse drug reaction?

Accepted Answer

Side effects are expected secondary effects; adverse reactions are harmful unintended effects

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They are identical

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Side effects are always serious

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Adverse reactions are always mild

Question 2

What is a Type A adverse drug reaction?

Accepted Answer

A dose-dependent, predictable reaction related to the drug's known pharmacological action

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An unpredictable allergic reaction

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A reaction that occurs years after treatment

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A reaction unrelated to the drug

Question 3

What is anaphylaxis and how should it be treated?

Accepted Answer

A severe, life-threatening allergic reaction treated with intramuscular adrenaline (epinephrine)

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A mild rash treated with antihistamines

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A stomach upset from medication

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A headache from drug interaction

Question 4

What drugs commonly cause QT prolongation?

Accepted Answer

Certain antibiotics (erythromycin, fluoroquinolones), antipsychotics, and antiarrhythmics

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Only heart medications

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Only antibiotics

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No drugs cause QT prolongation

Question 5

What is the Yellow Card Scheme?

Accepted Answer

The UK system for reporting suspected adverse drug reactions to the MHRA

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A reward system for pharmacists

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A hospital identification system

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A prescription validity checker

Question 6

What does 'first-dose hypotension' mean?

Accepted Answer

A significant drop in blood pressure occurring with the initial dose of certain medications like ACE inhibitors

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Hypotension that only occurs once

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Low blood pressure at birth

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Blood pressure changes from standing up