ADR Reporting & Management Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a method for detecting ADRs?

• Patient interview

• Reviewing prescriptions

• Abrupt cessation monitoring

• Ignoring past medical history

Abrupt discontinuation of clonidine may lead to:

• Hypotension

• Rebound hypertension

• Bradycardia

• Edema

A patient with asthma prescribed a beta-blocker is at risk of:

• Hypoglycemia

• Bronchospasm

• Hypertension

• Renal failure

Metformin-induced lactic acidosis risk is increased in:

• Liver failure

• Kidney impairment

• Asthma

• Hyperthyroidism

Herbal supplement use with prescription medicines may cause:

• Improved taste

• Drug interactions

• Drug stability

• Dose uniformity

Withdrawal symptoms from SSRIs occur mainly when:

• Given with food

• Abruptly stopped

• Taken in the morning

• Combined with antacids

ADR detection by patient interview relies on:

• Lab reports only

• Self-reported symptoms

• Regulatory databases

• None of the above

Which corticosteroid requires monitoring for immune suppression in long-term use?

• Prednisolone

• Hydralazine

• Aspirin

• Metformin

Which antihistamine is mentioned as requiring ADR review?

• Diphenhydramine

• Lorazepam

• Ibuprofen

• Rifampicin

Patient history is crucial in ADR detection because it:

• Predicts hospital costs

• Identifies predisposition to adverse effects

• Ensures drug stability

• Reduces drug cost