What is the most common dose-dependent adverse drug effect of the interferons?
a. Poor concentration
b. Urticaria
c. Flulike syndrome
d. Bronchoconstriction
ANS: C
The most common dose-dependent adverse effect of interferons is a flulike syndrome character-ized by fever, chills, malaise, headache, mild anorexia, myalgias, arthralgias, xerostomia, taste alterations, weight loss, pervasive fatigue, and conjunctivitis.
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