Which term describes documenting adverse effects of medications?

• A. Adverse Reaction Reporting
• B. Common pharmacological abbreviations
• C. MediMath
• D. Skyscape/DrDrugs

Answer: (A)

Capturing adverse effects is a core part of pharmacovigilance—the systematic process of recording and communicating drug-related harms to improve patient safety. The term that best fits describing the act of documenting adverse effects and submitting reports is Adverse Reaction Reporting. This focuses on identifying, recording, and reporting suspected adverse drug reactions so patterns can be identified and actions taken to protect patients, such as updating safety information or regulations.

The other options refer to tools or resources rather than the act of documenting adverse effects. Common pharmacological abbreviations are shorthand used in prescriptions and notes, not a process for reporting harm. MediMath is a medical math calculation tool, and Skyscape/DrDrugs are drug-reference apps; neither describes the formal reporting of adverse drug effects.