is an initial higher dose of a drug that may be given at the beginning – McqOptions

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1.	is an initial higher dose of a drug that may be given at the beginning of a course of treatment before dropping down to a lower maintenance dose.
A.	Primary Dose
B.	Initial Dose
C.	Loading dose
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

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