The Drug Level Required for the Clinical Treatment of a Particular

Question

The drug level required for the clinical treatment of a particular infection is called the
A)therapeutic dose.
B)toxic dose.
C)therapeutic index.
D)minimal inhibitory concentration.

Accepted Answer

The therapeutic dose is the drug level required for the clinical treatment of a particular infection. This dose is expected to be effective against the infection without causing significant toxicity to the patient. Therefore, option A is the correct answer. Option B, toxic dose, refers to the drug level that causes harm or toxicity to the patient. Option C, therapeutic index, is a measure of the safety of a drug and is calculated as the ratio of the toxic dose to the therapeutic dose. Option D, minimal inhibitory concentration, is the lowest concentration of a drug that can prevent the growth of a particular microorganism in a laboratory setting but may not necessarily reflect the therapeutic dose required for clinical treatment.