A drug reaction that is noxious, unintended, and occurs at doses normally used in humans for the prophylaxis, diagnosis, or treatment of disease is known as:
A) an idiosyncratic drug reaction
B) an adverse drug reaction
C) a toxicity reaction
D) a hepatotoxic effect
B) an adverse drug reaction
An adverse drug reaction is one that is noxious, unintended, and occurs at doses normally used in humans for the prophylaxis, diagnosis, or treatment (therapy) of disease. Examples include severe nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Adverse drug reactions may range in intensity from mildly annoying to life-threatening.
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