A patient develops urticaria and pruritus 5 days after beginning phenytoin for treatment of seizures. Which type of reaction is the patient most likely experiencing?
a. Mild adverse reaction
b. Dose-related adverse reaction
c. Toxic reaction
d. Anaphylactic reaction
A
Urticaria and pruritus are considered minor adverse reactions. Dose-related adverse reactions are undesired effects that result from known pharmacological effects of the medication. Toxic reactions are dangerous, damaging effects to an organ or tissue. Anaphylactic reaction is a life-threatening allergic reaction that occurs during or immediately after administration.
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