Above is a graph of the therapeutic index of a drug. How many milligrams of this drug will produce an effective dose in 50% of the subjects tested?

A. 60 mg
B. 40 mg
C. 38 mg
D. 20 mg


Answer: D

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A) wipe the blade down with a solution of one part bleach to 10 parts water. B) clean the blade with soap and water, and then soak it in bleach for 1 hour. C) immerse and leave the blade in an EPA-registered (approved) chemical sterilant. D) wipe and soak the blade in a solution of 100 parts bleach to one part water.

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A. established B. preferred C. recurring D. cyclical

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All of the following are examples of systemic therapy except:

A) radiation B) chemotherapy C) hormone therapy D) targeted therapy

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Neuromuscular blocking drugs may be used to decrease the severity of muscle contractions during:

A) electroconvulsive treatment B) electrocardiogram procedures C) electroencephalography D) elective surgery

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