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Question 1

Efficacy

Answer 1

Maximum effect a drug can have, assuming the necessary concentration is provided

Question 2

Potency

Answer 2

Concentration required to achieve 50% of efficacy; higher conc, less potent

Question 3

Describe the basic relationship between efficacy of a drug and adverse effects

Answer 3

The concentration of a drug that causes a majority of adverse effects tends to cause non-insignificant adverse effects. the concentration that causes maximal effect tends to cause maximal adverse effects