Tachyphylaxis Can Best Be Described As

question 83

Multiple Choice

Tachyphylaxis can best be described as:

• A) an unexpected increase in heart rate as a side effect of a drug.
• B) an allergic reaction that occurs when a drug is administered for the first time.
• C) anaphylactoid episodes occurring due to cross-sensitivity.
• D) rapidly decreasing effects with repeated administration of a drug.

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Definitions:

Conscious State

The state of being awake and aware of one's surroundings, thoughts, and experiences.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A psychiatric disorder marked by the presence of two or more distinct personality states or identities in a single individual, along with gaps in the recall of events, personal information, or traumatic experiences.

Formerly Known

A term used to indicate that a subject or entity was previously recognized by a different name or designation.

Multiple Personality

An outdated term that refers to Dissociative Identity Disorder, characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states.