Esmolol Is a Short-Acting Drug,administered Intravenously,that Is Used for Emergencies

question 31

Multiple Choice

Esmolol is a short-acting drug,administered intravenously,that is used for emergencies and has a half-life of 10 minutes.Use the definition of half-life to select the correct statement about esmolol.

• A) In 10 minutes, the concentration of esmolol will be reduced to 50 percent of the initial dose.
• B) In 10 minutes, the dose of esmolol will be completely eliminated from the body.
• C) In 10 minutes, 50 percent of the esmolol dose will be activated to exert its effect.
• D) All of these are correct.

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