Basic Sciences

506) Which of the following dosages is the MEDIAN LETHAL DOSE (LD50) of Botox for an adult person weighing 70 Kg?

A. 500 units
B. 1000 units
C. 2000 units
D. 3000 units
E. 4000 units




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http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1271380-overview

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Meyer T. K., Blitzer A.: Botulinium Toxin for Facial Wrinkles, Chapter 30 Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Thieme Medical Publishers, Third edition (Ira Papel, editor) p. 370, 2009


506) D      3000 units