Kira is a scientist working for a pharmaceutical lab and has developed a new drug. According to her research, 30% of the drug is eliminated from the bloodstream every 6
hours. Her initial dosage plan is to have the patient take a 1200 mg pill of the drug
every 12 hours.
The patient needs to have at least 500 mg of the drug in the bloodstream at all times,
but the total amount should never exceed 2500 mg. The drug should be taken for no
more than 4 days. Does Kira's proposed dosage plan meet the medical requirements
for the drug? Find a function that describes the amount of drug in the patient's
bloodstream as a function of the number of doses.
Start by listing the information you will need to solve the problem. Then complete the
task. Be sure to write down all your data and assumptions. Then use graphs, numbers,
words, or algebra to explain how you reached your conclusion.