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A patient is prescribed 375 mg of the antibiotic erythromycin. The label on the medicine bottle reads "Erythromycin: 275 mg/5 mL ." How many milliliters of the antibiotic should the patient be given?

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Chapter1: Introduction To Chemistry

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Problem 1.87PAE: 1.87 A solution of ethanol in water has a volume of 54.2 mL and a mass of 49.6 g. what information...

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