Asprin is typically absorbed into the bloodstream from the duodenum. In general, 75% of a dose of asprin is eliminated from the bloodstream In an hour. A patient is given a dose of 650 mg. How much asprin is expected to remain in the bloodstream after 1 hour?

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Daniela

14 January, 20:57

Asprin is typically absorbed into the bloodstream from the duodenum. In general, 75% of a dose of asprin is eliminated from the bloodstream In an hour. A patient is given a dose of 650 mg. How much asprin is expected to remain in the bloodstream after 1 hour?

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Devin Kelley · Answer 1

Ok so 75% eliminated in 1 hour

remaining is 100-75=25%

so the remaining amount is 25% of original amount after 1 hour

original amount=650

percent means parts out of 100

25%=25/100=1/4

'of' means multiply

25% of 650=

1/4 times 650=

162.5

162.5 mg