What is the concentration in mg/dL of a 140 mEq/L sodium standard?
A) 0.323 mg/dL
B) 3.23 mg/dL
C) 32.3 mg/dL
D) 322 mg/dL

Name: What is the concentration in mg/dL of a 140 mEq/L sodium standard? A) 0.323 mg/dL B) 3.23 mg/dL C) 32.3 mg/dL D) 322 mg/dL
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The molecular weight of sodium (Na) is approximately 23 g/mol. To convert mEq/L to mg/dL, use the formula: (mEq/L) x (molecular weight/valence) x (1/10). For sodium, valence is 1, so: 140 mEq/L x (23/1) x (1/10) = 322 mg/dL.

What Is the Concentration in Mg/dL of a 140 MEq/L