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a0266361136 · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

The nurse needs to prepare a solution for client care. How many 25 gram tablets are needed to prepare 1000 mL of a 60 solution?

1. 12
2. 18
3. 24
4. 32

Question 2

The nurse prepares to irrigate a client's wound with an antibiotic in solution. How many milliliters of a 45 gentamycin solution will contain 9 grams of gentamycin?

1. 6
2. 8
3. 14
4. 20

amynguyen1221 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 3, 2018

Answer to Question 1

3

Rationale 1: Using the equation 1000 mL x 60 g/100 mL= 600 grams. Then divide 600 grams/25 grams = 24. The nurse would use 24 tables to prepare the desired solution.

Answer to Question 2

4

Rationale 1: Using dimensional analysis, the amount of solute is 9 grams and the strength is 45. In a 45 solution there are 45 grams of gentamycin in 100 mL of solution. The equation should be set up as 9 grams x 100 mL/45 grams = 20 mL.