A patient is given 15 mL of a liquid pain reliever as a suspension containing 220 mg/5 mL of the pain reliever.How many milligrams of the pain reliever did the patient receive?
A) 3300 mg
B) 660 mg
C) 73 mg
D) 34 mg
E) 66 mg

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The patient received 660 mg of the pain reliever. This is calculated by using the ratio 220 mg/5 mL to find out how many milligrams are in 15 mL: (220 mg/5 mL) * 15 mL = 660 mg.

A Patient Is Given 15 ML of a Liquid Pain