A Physician Orders 3 ML of an 8% Drug Solution

question 26

Multiple Choice

A physician orders 3 mL of an 8% drug solution.You have only a 10% solution available.How many milliliters of 10% solution do you need to make the new 8% solution?

• A)0.24 mL
• B)2.6 mL
• C)24 mL
• D)12.4 mL

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