Estimate the Initial Dose in Mg of a Drug If

question 14

Multiple Choice

Estimate the initial dose in mg of a drug if the Cp,max is found to be 0.25 mg/L and the V_d is 1.4. The person weighs 91 kg. Assume no loss to first pass metabolism

• A) 5.1
• B) 1.3
• C) 45
• D) 32
• E) None of the above

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