The Elimination Half-Life of Aspirin in Plasma Is Estimated to Be

question 110

Multiple Choice

The elimination half-life of aspirin in plasma is estimated to be between 15 and 20 minutes.Assuming the upper estimate of 20 minutes, how long will it take a dose of 81 mg to decrease to ²/₃ the original amount (54 mg) in the plasma?

• A)1.4 minutes
• B)9.5 minutes
• C)12 minutes
• D)11.7 minutes

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