Chapter 0, Problem 0.86CHP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The number of whole tablets would have to consume to have at least a $\text{50\%}$ chance of dying from the dose has to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

${\text{LD}}_{\text{50}}$ Value:

• It is an abbreviation for Lethal Dose, $\text{\%50}$ or median lethal dose.
• It is the amount of the substance required (usually per body weight) to kill $\text{50\%}$ of the test population.
• ${\text{LD}}_{\text{50}}$ = $\frac{\text{amount}\text{of}\text{substance}}{\text{body weight}}$