A clinical trial tested a new migraine medication on 500 participants. Those who received the medication reported 60% fewer migraines over six months compared to the placebo group. However, 15% of medication recipients experienced mild nausea during the first two weeks of treatment, which subsided as their bodies adjusted.
Based on the text, it can be inferred that
the medication cures migraines permanently
nausea is a permanent side effect of the medication
the placebo group experienced no migraines
the medication's benefits may outweigh its temporary side effects for many patients
Correct Answer: D
Choice D is the best answer. The passage shows significant benefits with minor, temporary side effects.
- Context clues: 60% reduction in migraines; nausea affected only 15% and "subsided."
- Meaning: Substantial benefits combined with temporary, limited side effects suggests a favorable trade-off.
- Verify: Most patients would gain significant benefit without lasting negative effects.
💡 Strategy: Compare the magnitude and duration of benefits versus drawbacks.
Choice A is incorrect because the medication reduced migraines, not eliminated them permanently. Choice B is incorrect because nausea "subsided" after two weeks. Choice C is incorrect because the passage compares groups, implying the placebo group had migraines.