Saline Solutions (NaCl in Water) Used to Deliver Intravenous Drugs

question 146

Multiple Choice

Saline solutions (NaCl in water) used to deliver intravenous drugs are 0.89%(w/v) . What mass of NaCl is found in 500. mL of such a solution?

• A) 0.45 g
• B) 0.89 g
• C) 4.5 g
• D) 8.9 g

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