Type II allergic drug reactions are described as:

A) immediate hypersensitivity
B) immune complex-mediated hypersensitivity
C) antibody-dependent cytotoxic hypersensitivity
D) delayed-type hypersensitivity


C) antibody-dependent cytotoxic hypersensitivity
Type II allergic drug reactions are described as antibody-dependent, cytotoxic hypersensitivity. Examples of drugs or classes of drugs linked to these reactions include quinine, quinidine, rifampicin, and metronidazole. When such a reaction occurs, the drug binds to (usually) red blood cells, and is recognized by the antibody (primarily, IgG).

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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