Which of the Following Would Be a Reason for a Drug

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be a reason for a drug company NOT to pursue expensive clinical trails with a new drug?

• A)The drug produces no side effects.
• B)The drug produces side effects.
• C)The therapeutic index is greater than 1.
• D)The therapeutic index less than 1.

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Definitions:

Remembered

Pertains to information or experiences that have been stored in memory and can be retrieved.

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobes, involved in complex behaviors such as decision making, planning, and moderating social behavior.

Overconfidence

An overly positive judgment of one’s own decision-making abilities and performance.

Participant Confidence

The level of belief individuals have in their own abilities and judgments during participation in an activity or research.