NABP Exam NAPLEX Topic 5 Question 87 Discussion

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Question #: 87
Topic #: 5

You need 51.3 mEq of NaCl to make 1/3 NS 1 liter bag. How many ml of 23.4% NaCl would you need? (Molecular weight of Na is 23 and Cl is 35.5)

A12.82ml B. 16.82ml

C23.4ml

D58.5ml

E10ml

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Janella

2 days ago

I think the answer is B. 16.82ml, since the question asks for the volume of 23.4% NaCl needed to make 1/3 NS 1 liter bag with 51.3 mEq of NaCl.

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Ruthann

2 days ago

I calculated it again, and I still think it's A) 12.82ml because of the molecular weight of Na and Cl.

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Percy

6 days ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is D) 58.5ml.

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Ruthann

7 days ago

I think the answer is A) 12.82ml.

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