250 mg per L solution of drug is administered intravenously at a rate of 40 mL per hr to a patient with constant blood volume equal to 5 L. The drug is metabolized by the patient at a rate of 30 % per hr. Assuming the patient had no drug in their system before receiving treatment, how much is found in their system after 55 minutes? Answer BLANK mg (accuracy to at least four decimal places is required so do not round carelessly).

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A 250 mg per L solution of drug is administered intravenously at a rate of 40 mL per hr to a patient with constant blood volume equal to 5 L. The drug is metabolized by the patient at a rate of 30 % per hr. Assuming the patient had no drug in their system before receiving treatment, how much is found in their system after 55 minutes?

Answer BLANK mg (accuracy to at least four decimal places is required so do not round carelessly).

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