KROK 1 2009 – Question 181 · KROK (Medicine) · Pharmacology
A patient who has been taking a drug for a long time cannot abruptly stop its use, because this may lead to psychic and somatic dysfunctions. Name the syndrome of different disorders caused by a drug withdrawal:
- A. Idiosyncrasy
- B. Tachyphylaxis
- C. Cumulation
- D. Abstinence
- E. Sensibilization
Hint
Think about what happens in a dependent organism when the drug supply is suddenly cut off, as opposed to changes in drug response during continued dosing or atypical reactions.
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