Multiple choice general knowledge

What are the popular dictionaries used for adverse events in a clinical trial ?

  1. medDRA

  2. WHODD

  3. WHOART

  4. COSTART
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Explanation

MedDRA (Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities) and WHOART (WHO Adverse Reaction Terminology) are both standardized dictionaries used for coding adverse events in clinical trials. MedDRA is maintained by the ICH and is widely used internationally. WHOART was developed by WHO and has been largely replaced by MedDRA but was historically important.

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