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Diane

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on: Jun 22, 2018
If the therapeutic index of Drug X is low, physicians
 
  a. should take more care in prescribing it due to an increased chance of risks.
  b. can take less care in prescribing it due to a decreased chance of risks.
  c. should not prescribe it because it is too dangerous.
  d. should not prescribe it because it is not effective.
  e. should prescribe it because it is the most effective drug of its type.

Question 2

Dose response curves
 
  a. indicate whether a physician should prescribe the drug.
  b. indicate the therapeutic index of the drug.
  c. demonstrate the effect of a particular dose until the maximum effect is reached.
  d. show the level of withdrawal an individual may experience when stopping a drug.
  e. show the level of tolerance an individual may experience when taking a drug.


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amit

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: a. should take more care in prescribing it due to an increased chance of risks.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c. demonstrate the effect of a particular dose until the maximum effect is reached.


Diane

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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