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What is the most common and most serious adverse effect of clindamycin?

I. Pseudomembranous colitis
II. Neutropenia
III. Hematuria
  1. I only
  2. II only
  3. III only
  4. I and II only
Explanation
Answer: A - Pseudomembranous colitis is a classic and serious adverse effect of clindamycin use. Neutropenia is a possible adverse effect, but is not generally considered as serious or life-threatening as Pseudomembranous colitis. Hematuria, blood in the urine, is not considered a side effect of clindamycin use.
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