A drug following first order kinetics is being administered by constant i.v. infusion at a rate of 10 mg/min. Its steady state plasma concentration is 2 mg/min. If the dose rate is increased to 20 mg/dl, what will be the new steady state plasma concentration ?
A drug following first order kinetics is being administered by constant i.v. infusion at a rate of 10 mg/min. Its steady state plasma concentration is 2 mg/min. If the dose rate is increased to 20 mg/dl, what will be the new steady state plasma concentration ?
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A drug following first order kinetics is being administered by constant i.v. infusion at a rate of 10 mg/min. Its steady state plasma concentration is 2 mg/min. If the dose rate is increased to 20 mg/dl, what will be the new steady state plasma concentration ?
β Correct Answer: B. 4 mg/dl
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