What term is used to describe a decrease in responsiveness to a drug which develops in a few minutes?
a) Refractoriness
b) Cumulative effect
c) Tolerance
d) Tachyphylaxis
aanya.bansal Answered question August 20, 2024
The correct answer is: d) Tachyphylaxis
Tachyphylaxis is a term used to describe a rapid decrease in responsiveness to a drug, which develops within a few minutes to hours. This phenomenon is often seen with drugs that stimulate receptors or release chemical mediators.
aanya.bansal Answered question August 20, 2024