1% solution in a 1.7 mL cartridge yields approximately how many mg of vasopressor?

1% solution in a 1.7 mL cartridge yields approximately how many mg of vasopressor?

• A. 17 mg
• B. 18 mg
• C. 34 mg
• D. 51 mg

Answer: (A)

Understanding how to convert percent strength to a mass per milliliter helps with dosing calculations. A 1% solution means 1 gram in 100 milliliters, which equals 10 milligrams per milliliter. If you have a 1.7 mL cartridge, the total vasopressor mass is 10 mg/mL × 1.7 mL = 17 mg. So the cartridge contains about 17 mg of vasopressor.

Understanding how to convert percent strength to a mass per milliliter helps with dosing calculations. A 1% solution means 1 gram in 100 milliliters, which equals 10 milligrams per milliliter. If you have a 1.7 mL cartridge, the total vasopressor mass is 10 mg/mL × 1.7 mL = 17 mg. So the cartridge contains about 17 mg of vasopressor.