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Question

To prevent seizures, a magnesium sulfate solution is often prescribed to patients via intravenous infusion. Calculate the mass in grams of MgSO₄ if the infusion bag contains 500. mL of 2.50% (m/v) solution. How many milliequivalents of Mg ²⁺ are in the solution?

Accepted Answer

12.5 g MgSO₄; 208 mEq Mg²⁺

Answer

1.25 g MgSO₄; 10.4 mEq Mg²⁺

Answer

1.25 g MgSO₄; 51.9 mEq Mg²⁺

Answer

12.5 g MgSO₄; 253 mEq Mg²⁺

To prevent seizures, a magnesium sulfate solution is often prescribed to patients via intravenous infusion. Calculate the mass in grams of MgSO4 if the infusion bag contains 500. mL of 2.50% (m/v) solution. How many milliequivalents of Mg 2+ are in the solution?

To prevent seizures, a magnesium sulfate solution is often prescribed to patients via intravenous infusion. Calculate the mass in grams of MgSO₄ if the infusion bag contains 500. mL of 2.50% (m/v) solution. How many milliequivalents of Mg ²⁺ are in the solution?