A patient having a serious reaction caused by a peanut allergy has a doctor's order to have 0.240 g of epinephrine. The liquid on hand contains 250 mg/5mL bottle. How many milliliters of the liquid are required?

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First, convert the ordered amount of epinephrine from grams to milligrams: 0.240 g = 240 mg. Then, use the concentration to find the volume: $240 \, \text{mg} \times \frac{5 \, \text{mL}}{250 \, \text{mg}} = 4.8 \, \text{mL}$.

A Patient Having a Serious Reaction Caused by a Peanut