Drug Concentration Decay Problem

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The drug concentration decay problem involves a first-order differential equation represented by dC/dt = -kC, where k is the decay constant set at 0.2 hours-1. Given an initial concentration of 10 mm/ml, the concentration after 12 hours can be calculated using the formula C(t) = C(0)e-kt. Substituting the values yields a final concentration of approximately 0.67 mm/ml after 12 hours.

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  • Understanding of first-order differential equations
  • Knowledge of exponential decay functions
  • Familiarity with integration techniques
  • Basic concepts of pharmacokinetics
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Homework Statement



The concentration of a particular drug in a patient’s bloodstream declines at a rate proportional
to the concentration, with constant of proportionality k = 0.2 if time is measured in hours. If
the concentration of the drug in the patient’s bloodstream is 10mm/ml (millimoles per milliliter)
shortly after the injections, what will the concentration be 12 hours later?

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The Attempt at a Solution


Just want to know if I set this one up correctly.
dC/dt=-kC
If I didn't, don't be afraid to rip it apart :D.
 
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That looks like what the problem is asking for all right.
 
Okay, thanks! Then I must've messed up when I integrated it.
 

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