1. The desire steady state concentration of a drug is 5mg/l. Clearance of the drug is 30 1/hr and its volume of distribution is 1501. a) What infusion rate will be necessary to reach the target concentration? b) How long will it take to reach steady state? c) What loading dose will be required to instantaneously achieve the steady state?

1. The desire steady state concentration of a drug is 5mg/l. Clearance of the drug is 30 1/hr and its volume of distribution is 1501. a) What infusion rate will be necessary to reach the target concentration? b) How long will it take to reach steady state? c) What loading dose will be required to instantaneously achieve the steady state?

Curren'S Math For Meds: Dosages & Sol

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