A patient with an autoimmune disorder has just been prescribed a synthetic drug. Which of the following characteristics is a noted advantage of synthetic drugs?
A) Synthetic drugs are less likely to cause an allergic reaction than naturally occurring substances.
B) Synthetic drugs typically require less frequent dosing than naturally occurring substances.
C) Synthetic drugs are normally available on an over-the-counter basis.
D) Synthetic drugs are available in a wider variety of administration routes than naturally occurring substances.
A
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Synthetic drugs are more standardized in their chemical characteristics, more consistent in their effects, and less likely to produce allergic reactions. They do not necessarily require less frequent dosing and may or may not be available OTC. They are not noted to be available in a wider variety of administration routes than naturally occurring substances.
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