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Question 80

Blindness due to an allergic reaction to ampicillin administered 6 years ago would be reported as a(n)

    Correct Answer: D

    Blindness due to an allergic reaction to ampicillin administered 6 years ago would be considered a late effect of an adverse reaction. The key aspect here is the time lapse of six years between the administration of the drug and the occurrence of blindness, which signifies a delayed consequence.

Discussion
AtienoOption: B

B- since we don't know when the onset of blindness started. Was it within a week/month or a year? If it started within a day or when it was administered then it's not late.

ReneeM20Option: D

This answer is incorrect! This would be a late effect of an adverse reaction because they went blind due to a medication that was administered 6 years ago

Gougou

That's what I thought too!