Question

a patient has a prescription for 2.5% hydrocortisone (cortef) ointment in a 30 gram tube. how many grams of hydrocortisone are in one tube of ointment? 0.75 g 1.25 g 3 g 35 g

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the percentage and total amount

The percentage of hydrocortisone is 2.5% or 0.025 in decimal form, and the total amount of ointment is 30 grams.

Step2: Calculate the amount of hydrocortisone

Multiply the percentage (in decimal) by the total amount of ointment. So, $0.025\times30$.
$0.025\times30 = 0.75$

Answer:

0.75 g