If Benadryl Elixir containing 25 mg diphenhydramine hydrochloride per 10 mL is evaporated to 70% of its volume, what is the strength (in %) of diphenhydramine hydrochloride in the remaining solution?
Answer =
% w/v
If 50 mL of a Choledyl Elixir containing 100 mg/5 mL active ingredient (oxtriphylline) is diluted to 250 mL, what will be the final strength of oxtriphylline?
Answer
% w/v
A physician order calls for a theophylline oral suspension to contain 100 mg of theophylline in 5 mL of the aqueous vehicle. The pharmacist has on hand a 5% aqueous suspension of theophylline. How many mL of aqueous vehicle should be added to the preparation on hand in preparing the prescribed suspension? (Assume initial amount as 10 mL)
Answer
mL