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The equation for the retention curve as a function of time and the plot of the retention data.
Answer to Problem 6.19P
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The below data has been given to plot the graph.
Formula used:
Calculation:
The plot of retention data.
The slope of the line.
The half-time for this short-lived component is 1.1 days, and the slope is 0.69311.1 days = 0.63 per day. The equation for the short-lived component is:
Day | Total | Long lived | Short lived |
0 | 4 | 2.2 | 1.8 |
1 | 2.94 | 1.97 | 0.97 |
2 | 2.32 | 1.77 | 0.55 |
3 | 1.9 | 1.58 | 0.32 |
4 | 1.6 | 1.42 | 0.18 |
5 | 1.4 | 1.27 | 0.13 |
Conclusion:
(b)
The absorbed dose to the patient at day 7 and day 14 after administration of the drug.
(b)
Answer to Problem 6.19P
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Formula used:
Calculation:
Assumptions: The 14C to be uniformly distributed throughout the body.
The absorbed dose to the patient at day 7 and day 14 after administration of the drug.
Find dose rate:
Absorbed dose to the patient after 7 days.
Calculating the dose after 14 days in a similar fashion.
Conclusion:
(c)
The dose commitment from the procedure.
(c)
Answer to Problem 6.19P
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Formula used:
Calculation:
Conclusion:
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