Zoology-Drug Abuse

NEET Zoology Drug Abuse MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12

If a person initially uses 5 mg of a drug to achieve a desired effect, but due to increased tolerance now requires double the initial dose, what is the new required dose?

A

10 mg

B

15 mg

C

20 mg

D

25 mg

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

According to the NCERT context, repeated use of drugs increases the tolerance level, requiring higher doses to achieve the same effect. Doubling the initial 5 mg dose results in a new requirement of 10 mg.

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