A patient comes 6 hours after consuming morphine and presents with pin point pupils and respiratory depression. T 1/2 of morphine is 3 hours and volume of distribution (Vd) is 200 L. Current plasma concentration of morphine is 0.5 mg/L. Calculate the initial morphine dose consumed by the person.
A patient comes 6 hours after consuming morphine and presents with pin point pupils and respiratory depression. T 1/2 of morphine is 3 hours and volume of distribution (Vd) is 200 L. Current plasma concentration of morphine is 0.5 mg/L. Calculate the initial morphine dose consumed by the person.
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A patient comes 6 hours after consuming morphine and presents with pin point pupils and respiratory depression. T 1/2 of morphine is 3 hours and volume of distribution (Vd) is 200 L. Current plasma concentration of morphine is 0.5 mg/L. Calculate the initial morphine dose consumed by the person.
✓ Correct Answer: B. 400 mg
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