Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding the Therapeutic

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding the therapeutic index (TI) of a drug?

• A) A drug with a large TI is more dangerous than a drug with a small TI.
• B) The formula for TI is ED₅₀/LD₅₀ .
• C) ED₅₀ is 50% of the effective clinical dose.
• D) TI is the ratio of the median lethal dose to the median effective dose.

---

Definitions:

Externalities

Externalities are consequences of an economic activity experienced by unrelated third parties; they can be either positive (benefits) or negative (costs).

News Media

Organizations and platforms that gather, produce, and distribute news and information to the public.

Government Projects

Initiatives or programs undertaken by a government body, often aimed at achieving specific policy outcomes or providing public services.

Taxpayers

Individuals or entities that are obligated to make payments to governmental authorities, typically in the form of taxes.