You have received an order for 25 grams of dextrose to be administered to a hypoglycemic patient. The solution for administration is supplied as a 50% solution. How much volume should you administer to the patient for the CORRECT dose to be given?

a. 25 mL
b. 250 mL
c. 100 mL
d. 50 mL

d
Rationale: d. When expressed as a percentage concentration, a medication will contain the number of grams expressed in 100 mL. In this case, there are 50 grams in 100 mL. In order to give the desired dose of 25 grams, the paramedic will administer 50 mL.