Discussion 17
| Steven has a headache. He reaches for some pain relievers in his medicine cabinet. He finds two bottles: acetaminophen (325 mg) and ibuprofen (200 mg). The instructions for the acetaminophen say take 2 tablets (650 mg total). The instructions for the ibuprofen say take 2 tablets (400 mg total). Steven assumes that because the dose is higher for the acetaminophen, it must work better. |
To assist Steven with making an educated decision about which medication to take, complete the following:
- What are potency and efficacy, and how are they different?
- What other factors might influence Steven’s decision?
Write your initial response in 150–200 words. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.