Do you agree with the following statement : "In most cases, the efficacy of a drug depends on its ability to eliminate the cause of the disease. If the cause is partially known, the drug would also be partially effective."? Why /why not?
2006-11-22 15:38:34 · 3 answers · asked by xcessive_assassin 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
#01 - In most cases, the efficacy of a drug depends on its ability to eliminate the cause of the disease.
Yes, if the drug is targetted to the right disease. That is, the right drug for the right disease.
#02 - If the cause is partially known, the drug would also be partially effective."
Yes, because, if you are not sure of the cause, then sometimes "broad-spectrum" drugs are used. These are drugs that cover lots of different possible sources of infections or diseases. Its like treating Hep A, Cirrhosis, and other infections all at once and hoping that you get the right treatment to the right one while you "fight out the true cause" of the pain. In other words, you could leave the patient in pain and getting worse, or you could treat them for a couple of different things at once and pray you get it. But, you can't give the patient the maximum amount of each medication, it could cause him to get Toxic, this is why its less effective.
2006-11-22 15:59:44 · answer #1 · answered by AdamKadmon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no becuz the drug could be effective but the cauz of the diseaz could be unknown.
2006-11-22 15:46:49 · answer #2 · answered by Xanthous 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no,because i said so.
2006-11-22 15:40:36 · answer #3 · answered by nikki_girlsixx 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋