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AssignmentMultiple Choice

How Drugs Work

Question 13 • VA_Pharmacology_A

What are the similarities and differences between poisons and drugs?

Answer
A
Poisons and drugs are complete opposites.
B
Even drugs can be poisonous at high levels.
C
Poisons have toxic effects and are never used in therapy.
D
Only poisons cross the blood-brain barrier.

Explanation

Whether a substance acts as a drug or a poison can depend on its dose. A drug may be helpful at an appropriate dose but harmful or poisonous at a high level, so the correct choice is “Even drugs can be poisonous at high levels.” Poisons and drugs are not complete opposites, and some toxic substances can have therapeutic uses in carefully controlled amounts.

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