Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor derived from the venom of a Brazilian pit viper frequently used in the treatment of hypertension. Because of Lisinopril's relatively long half life of 12 hours, patients need to take a dose just once per day. A patient takes his first dose, 20 mg, at 6 pm on Saturday. a) How many hours does it take for the amount of Lisinopril in the patient's body to decrease to 16 mg? Round to two decimal places. b) How many milligrams remain in the patient's body right before he takes his next 20 mg at 6 pm on Sunday? Round to two decimal places

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Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor derived from the venom of a Brazilian pit viper frequently used in the treatment of hypertension. Because of Lisinopril's relatively long half life of 12 hours, patients need to take a dose just once per day. A patient takes his first dose, 20 mg, at 6 pm on Saturday. a) How many hours does it take for the amount of Lisinopril in the patient's body to decrease to 16 mg? Round to two decimal places. b) How many milligrams remain in the patient's body right before he takes his next 20 mg at 6 pm on Sunday? Round to two decimal places

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