What Is the Definition of a Therapeutic Index When Discussing

question 12

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of a therapeutic index when discussing an antiviral drug?

• A) The amount of the drug that inhibits the virus replication.
• B) The amount of the drug that is toxic to the host cell.
• C) The amount of the drug that is inhibits viral replication divided by the amount of the drug that is toxic.
• D) The dose that exerts 50% toxic effect divided by the does that exerts a 50% antiviral effect.
• E) The amount of the drug that kills 50% of the hosts.

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Definitions:

Processing Department

A specific unit within a manufacturing facility where a particular process or sequence of operations is carried out.

Weighted-Average Method

An inventory costing method that calculates the cost of goods sold and ending inventory based on an average cost of all goods available for sale.

Total Cost Transferred

The total amount of costs moved from one stage of production to the next, or from one department to another.

Processing Department

A division within a factory where a specific stage of production is completed, contributing to the transformation of raw materials into finished products.