Which of the Following Is True of the Therapeutic Index

question 134

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the therapeutic index?

• A) The index is a ratio between LD75 and ED75 values.
• B) More caution is required for a drug with a low therapeutic index.
• C) More caution is required for a drug with a high therapeutic index.
• D) Less caution is required for a drug with a low therapeutic index.
• E) The index is a ratio between the LD25 and LD75 values.

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