Leah accidentally takes a second dose of her prescribed medication, which has a high therapeutic index. Which statement is true?
A. The drug has a toxic dose that is similar to the effective dose; therefore, she should seek immediate medical attention.
B. She should not have been prescribed this medication because it is too dangerous.
C. The drug has a toxic dose that is much higher than the effective dose; therefore, she should seek immediate medical attention.
D. The drug has a toxic dose that is much lower than the effective dose; therefore, she should seek medical attention but she will probably not die.
Answer: D
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