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1 .       You must prepare 500 mL of a 1:10 solution from a 1:4 solution. To prepare you would [Hint]



2 .       The physician orders minoxidil (Rogaine) 2%; apply 2 mL to scalp bid. How many milligrams of minoxidil will be applied to the scalp with each dose? [Hint]



3 .       How many grams of dextrose are contained in 60mL of a 50% dextrose solution? [Hint]



4 .       Lactulose (Chronulac) 50 mL po hs has been ordered for your patient. How many grams of lactulose are contained in this dose if 10 g = 15 mL? [Hint]



5 .       How many grams of boric acid crystals would be required to make 100 mL of a 2-1/2 % boric acid solution ? [Hint]



6 .       The physician has ordered a 5% solution of acetic acid. How would you prepare this solution from a 1:20 strength solution of acetic acid? [Hint]



7 .       Prepare 200 milliliters of a 1/4 % solution of neosporin from a 1 % solution. [Hint]



8 .       Client has an order for 2 g magnesium SO4 I.M. The vial is labeled 50%. How many milliliters will you administer? [Hint]



9 .       Order: 0.2 mg of Epinephrine 1:10,000 s/c stat. How many milliliters will you administer to your patient? [Hint]



10 .       A patient has an order for a vaginal irrigation tid; 500 mL of a 0.3% vinegar solution. How many milliliters of 5% vinegar will you add to the sterile water? [Hint]



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