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Which of the following statements about the therapeutic index
(benefit over toxicity) of the alternative treatment is true?
A. The therapeutic index of the alternative
treatment is usually
larger
than that of
the standard treatment.
B. The therapeutic index of the alternative
treatment is usually
similar
to that of
the standard treatment.
C. The therapeutic index of the alternative
treatment is usually
smaller
than that of
the standard treatment.
A.
B.
C.
33%
33%
33%