How many grams of medication are in 250 mg?
25 grams
0.25 grams
2.5 grams
0.025 grams
The Correct Answer is B
Identify the conversion factor
1 gram = 1000 mg
Convert 250 mg to grams
Grams = 250 ÷ 1000
= 0.25 g
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
Identify the ordered dose and available concentration
Ordered Dose: 100 mg
Available Concentration: 250 mg/5 mL
Calculate the volume to administer
Volume to administer = (Ordered Dose ÷ Concentration) × Volume of Concentration
Volume to administer = (100 ÷ 250) × 5
Volume to administer = 0.4 × 5
= 2 mL
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
Identify the ordered dose and available concentration
Ordered Dose: 2 mg
Available Concentration: 5 mg/mL
Calculate the volume to administer
Volume = Ordered Dose ÷ Concentration
Volume = 2 ÷ 5
= 0.4 mL
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