Zoology-Drug Abuse
NEET Zoology Drug Abuse MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12
If a person has a tolerance level that requires them to take 50% more of a drug to achieve the same effect as before, and their current dose is 150 mg, what was their original dose?
A
100 mg
B
120 mg
C
130 mg
D
140 mg
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, increased tolerance requires higher doses to achieve the same effect. If 150 mg is a 50% increase, the original dose was 100 mg (150 mg / 1.5).
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