NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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What benefit does a case report or case series provide?

Good for looking at outcomes with intervention is unethical
Identifies new diseases, drug side effects, or potential uses
Less expensive than randomized controlled trials
Allows for the study of outcomes in large populations

The correct answer is: Identifies new diseases, drug side effects, or potential uses

Case reports or case series are valuable in identifying new diseases, drug side effects, or potential uses because they provide detailed descriptions of real-world experiences with patients. These reports often serve as an initial signal for possible new disease entities, adverse drug reactions, or off-label uses of medications. They can help healthcare professionals and researchers recognize patterns that may warrant further investigation in larger studies. While case reports and case series have their limitations, they are particularly useful for generating hypotheses and shedding light on rare or unusual clinical situations.