A new batch of lidocaine 5% cream needs to be mixed, to replenish the pharmacy's stock. The pharmacy needs 1,000 g to be mixed. How much 100% lidocaine should you use to mix the solution?
A)50 grams
B)500 grams
C)1500 grams
D)150 grams

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The stock 100% lidocaine would be mixed with an unmedicated base cream used for compounding pharmaceutical products. You should use 50 grams of 100% lidocaine to mix this product for the pharmacy's stock. The desired 5% lidocaine cream would contain 5 grams of 100% lidocaine for every 100 grams of final product. So, if 1,000 grams of final product is desired, you would need 5 grams x 10 = 50 grams 100% lidocaine. This would result in a 5% lidocaine cream.

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