Section 5: Calculation Flashcards
1
Q
How much of a drug is present in 10ml of a 15% solution?
A
1.5 g. 15% = 15g in 100ml = 1.5 mg in 10ml
2
Q
How many mg are in 1ml of a 1% lidocaine solution?
A
10mg
3
Q
What volume should be given in a IM injection of 0.5mg adrenaline 1 in 1000?
A
0.5ml. 1g in 1000ml = 1000mg in 1000ml = 1mg in 1ml.
