During the morning drug inventory of your unit, you notice that you have a solution of 10% calcium chloride available. Based on the commonly used weight/volume percentage, you know that this solution contains:

a. 10 milligrams/100cc
b. 100 grams/cc
c. 10 grams/cc
d. 10 grams/100cc

d
Rationale: d. When expressed a percentage solution, the solution will contain the number of grams expressed in 100cc. Although the paramedic may not have 100cc on hand, a simple calculation of the standard concentration will reveal the amount on hand.