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What term is defined as an amount of drug capable of causing adverse systemic reactions in normal persons?
  1. Coma compound
  2. Potency
  3. Toxicity
  4. True toxic
Explanation
Answer: C - Toxicity is defined as an amount of drug capable of causing adverse systemic reactions in normal persons. Adverse reaction occurs when the rate of drug absorbed is greater than the rate of biotransformation or the body’s ability to metabolize the drug.
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