D.v · Variability in Drug Response

Official V4 objective

Define tachyphylaxis, tolerance, addiction, dependence, and idiosyncrasy.

1 SAQ topic 1 SAQ appearance 0 VIVA stations

Current · V5 (2025) → B3.v

Written examination

SAQ history

1 appearance

Tolerance & Tachyphylaxis

1 exam appearance

2014B Q15

Define the terms tolerance and tachyphylaxis. (20% of marks) Describe the different mechanisms by which tolerance can develop, and give examples for each. (80% of marks)

15%

Oral examination

VIVA history

0 stations

No mapped VIVA history for this objective.

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