An abnormal susceptibility to a medication that is peculiar to an individual patient is called an:
A) untoward effect.
B) adverse reaction.
C) idiosyncratic reaction.
D) exaggerated therapeutic effect.
Answer: C) idiosyncratic reaction.
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a. Route of administration b. Frequency of administration c. Name of the medication d. Unit of measure
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a. psychosis. b. fluid imbalance. c. tardive dyskinesia. d. labile hypertension.
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