A solution of selenium-75, a radioisotope used in the diagnosis of pancreatic disease, is found just prior to administration to have an activity of 44 μCi/mL. If 3.89 mL were delivered intravenously to the patient, what dose of Se-75 (in μCi) did the patient receive? Express your answer using two significant figures.
A solution of selenium-75, a radioisotope used in the diagnosis of pancreatic disease, is found just prior to administration to have an activity of 44 μCi/mL. If 3.89 mL were delivered intravenously to the patient, what dose of Se-75 (in μCi) did the patient receive? Express your answer using two significant figures.
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A solution of selenium-75, a radioisotope used in the diagnosis of pancreatic disease, is found just prior to administration to have an activity of 44 μCi/mL.
If 3.89 mL were delivered intravenously to the patient, what dose of Se-75 (in μCi) did the patient receive?
Express your answer using two significant figures.
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