The drug valium is eliminated from the bloodstream exponentially witha half-life of 36 hours.  Suppose that a patient receives an initial dose of 10 milligrams of valium at midnight.  How much valium is in the patient's blood at noon on the first day?  Estimate when the valium concentration will reach 15% of its initial level.

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The drug valium is eliminated from the bloodstream exponentially witha half-life of 36 hours.  Suppose that a patient receives an initial dose of 10 milligrams of valium at midnight.  How much valium is in the patient's blood at noon on the first day?  Estimate when the valium concentration will reach 15% of its initial level.

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