A parenteral solution containing 500 mL of a 20% lipid emulsion would provide _____ kcalories from lipids.
A) 550
B) 1000
C) 1500
D) 1800
E) 2000

Question

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To calculate the kilocalories in the lipid emulsion, you need to multiply the volume (500 mL) by the concentration (20%) by the conversion factor (2 kcal/mL). 
500 mL x 0.20 x 2 kcal/mL = 200 kcal/100 mL 
Then, convert to 500 mL: 
200 kcal/100 mL x 5 = 1000 kcal 
Therefore, the answer is B) 1000.

A Parenteral Solution Containing 500 ML of a 20% Lipid