The following statement is true in relation to ‘drug
toxicity’ and ‘poisoning’:
A. The two terms are synonymous
B. When a toxic effect requires specific treatment, it is called poisoning
C. A toxic effect which endangers life by markedly
affecting vital functions is called poisoning
D. Toxicity is caused by drugs while poisoning is
caused by other harmful chemicals
toxicity’ and ‘poisoning’:
A. The two terms are synonymous
B. When a toxic effect requires specific treatment, it is called poisoning
C. A toxic effect which endangers life by markedly
affecting vital functions is called poisoning
D. Toxicity is caused by drugs while poisoning is
caused by other harmful chemicals