The ratio of the median lethal dose of the median effective dose is the_____________?

Correct answer: D. Therapeutic index

  • A. Morbidity index
  • B. Moratality index
  • C. Anesthetic ratio
  • D. Therapeutic index

Explanation

The therapeutic index is the ratio of the median lethal dose to the median effective dose, LD50/ED50. A larger value generally indicates a wider margin between effective and lethal doses.

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