A Drug Exhibiting Which Therapeutic Index Value Would Be the Safest

question 17

Multiple Choice

A drug exhibiting which therapeutic index value would be the safest, most effective to use on a patient?

• A) 20
• B) 10
• C) 1
• D) 0.1
• E) Any choice would be equally effective.

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Definitions:

Acute Oophoritis

A sudden inflammation of one or both ovaries.

Salpingitis

Inflammation of the fallopian tubes, which can lead to blockage and potentially cause infertility.

Weeks Gestation

The length of time measured in weeks from the first day of the woman's last menstrual period to the current date, used to track pregnancy progress.

Pregnancy Test

A test performed to determine if a woman is pregnant, typically by detecting the presence of the hormone hCG in urine or blood.