T/F: Illicit drug use involves the use of illegel substances
true
Which of the following is not a basis for classifying drugs?
A. all of these are used for classification of drugs
B. mechanism of action
C. street name
D. therapeutic use
E. origin
A. all of these are used for classification of drugs
T/F: Efficacy and potency are the same
false
Lucy is trying to decide which drug to take for her medical condition. he looks up several drugs. Based
on what you know about effective and lethal doses, which drug is the safest for her to take?
A. low LD 60, low ED 60
B. low LD 50, low ED 35
C. high LD 90, low ED 30
D. low LD 30, high ED 45
C. high LD 90, low ED 30
Side effects are
A. always harmful
B. an effect that isn't directly related to the reason for taking the drug
C. the primary reason for taking the drug
D. something to consider, though mostly ignored
B. an effect that isn't directly related to the reason for taking the drug