Question 1

The three systems of measurement used in the United States for pharmacology and drug administration are the metric, ________, and household systems.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The three systems of measurement used in...

Question 2

Convert 1560 mL to ounces.

Accepted Answer

A)   15 oz
B)   34 oz
C)   46 oz
D)   52 oz
E)   68 ozF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

When a meter is divided by 100, the result is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   1000 millimeters
B)   100 micrometers
C)   1 kilometer
D)   1 centimeters
E)   100 millimetersF) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 4

Bella weighs 110 lb. How many kilograms does she weigh?

Accepted Answer

A)   25 kg
B)   36 kg
C)   50 kg
D)   250 kg
E)   500 kgF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 5

Equivalent measures for 8 fl oz are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   300 mL and 1 pt
B)   1 c and 240 mL
C)   1 pt and 420 mL
D)   8 dr and 1 c
E)   3 tbsp and 60 gttF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

The basic unit to measure weight in the metric system is the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   gram
B)   grain
C)   ounce
D)   pound
E)   dramF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

Sam has a prescription for a medication that says to take 3 fl oz. He has a measuring spoon set and will use the tablespoon measure. How many tablespoons of medication will he need to take the prescribed dose?

Accepted Answer

A)   2 tablespoons
B)   3 tablespoons
C)   4 tablespoons
D)   5 tablespoons
E)   6 tablespoonsF) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

Mrs. Adamson is to take 2 tablespoons of medication every 6 hours for 10 days. The pharmacy will have to dispense a total of ________ fluid ounces for this prescription.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mrs. Adamson is to take 2 tablespoons...

Question 9

How many capsules will you give if the doctor orders 30 mg of Adalat, and each capsule contains 10 mg?

Accepted Answer

A)   1 capsule
B)   2 capsules
C)   3 capsules
D)   4 capsules
E)   6 capsulesF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

Max is to take 25 mL of a medication. However, he will be using a teaspoon at home. His dose will be ________ tsp.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Max is to take 25 mL of...

Question 11

The physician ordered Ceclor 0.374 g PO bid. Dosage available is an oral suspension of 187 mg per 5 mL. You will give ________ mL per dose.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The physician ordered Ceclor 0.374 g PO...

Question 12

Which of the following is the apothecary equivalent to 30 mL in the metric system?

Accepted Answer

A)   1 pint
B)   1 fluid ounce
C)   1 quart
D)   1 cup
E)   1 gallonF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 13

What is the apothecary equivalent of 8 fl dr?

Accepted Answer

A)   1 pt
B)   1 gal
C)   1 qt
D)   1 fl oz
E)   1 tbspF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

To convert from kilograms to grams, move the decimal point ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   2 places to the left
B)   3 places to the left
C)   2 places to the right
D)   3 places to the right
E)   4 places to the rightF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

The physician has ordered Depakene syrup 15 mg/kg/day divided into 2 doses per day for a child who weighs 33 lb. You have on hand Depakene syrup 250 mg/5 mL. How much Depakene will you administer per dose?

Accepted Answer

A)   1 mL
B)   2 mL
C)   2.5 mL
D)   3.5 mL
E)   5 mLF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 16

The amount of space a drug occupies is its ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The amount of space a drug occupies...

Question 17

How much erythromycin is contained in each milliliter of the erythromycin ethylsuccinate according to the package label?

Accepted Answer

A)   20 mg
B)   40 mg
C)   50 mg
D)   100 mg
E)   200 mgF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

The set of scales used to determine body surface area is called a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The set of scales used to determine...

Question 19

Mrs. Eckstein is in the office because her rheumatoid arthritis has been flaring up lately and she is in considerable pain. The physician asks you to administer a 20 mg IM injection of Depo-Medrol. The available medication is a 5 mL multidose vial that provides 40 mg/ mL. How much will you inject?

Accepted Answer

A)   0.25 mL
B)   0.5 mL
C)   1 mL
D)   1.5 mL
E)   2 mLF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

The physician has ordered 30 mg/kg/day for an 8-year-old child who weighs 55 pounds. The child should receive _____ of this medicine per dose.

Accepted Answer

A)   1 mL
B)   2 mL
C)   3 mL
D)   5 mL
E)   10 mLF) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Exam 52: Dosage Calculation

Mrs. Eckstein is in the office because her rheumatoid arthritis has been flaring up lately and she is in considerable pain. The physician asks you to administer a 20 mg IM injection of Depo-Medrol. The available medication is a 5 mL multidose vial that provides 40 mg/ mL. How much will you inject?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Equivalent measures for 8 fl oz are ____.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Convert 1560 mL to ounces.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

To convert from kilograms to grams, move the decimal point ____.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The three systems of measurement used in the United States for pharmacology and drug administration are the metric, ________, and household systems.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Bella weighs 110 lb. How many kilograms does she weigh?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

When a meter is divided by 100, the result is ____.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

How much erythromycin is contained in each milliliter of the erythromycin ethylsuccinate according to the package label?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The set of scales used to determine body surface area is called a(n) ________.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The physician has ordered 30 mg/kg/day for an 8-year-old child who weighs 55 pounds. The child should receive _____ of this medicine per dose.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

What is the apothecary equivalent of 8 fl dr?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The physician has ordered Depakene syrup 15 mg/kg/day divided into 2 doses per day for a child who weighs 33 lb. You have on hand Depakene syrup 250 mg/5 mL. How much Depakene will you administer per dose?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

How many capsules will you give if the doctor orders 30 mg of Adalat, and each capsule contains 10 mg?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The basic unit to measure weight in the metric system is the ____.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The physician ordered Ceclor 0.374 g PO bid. Dosage available is an oral suspension of 187 mg per 5 mL. You will give ________ mL per dose.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Sam has a prescription for a medication that says to take 3 fl oz. He has a measuring spoon set and will use the tablespoon measure. How many tablespoons of medication will he need to take the prescribed dose?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Mrs. Adamson is to take 2 tablespoons of medication every 6 hours for 10 days. The pharmacy will have to dispense a total of ________ fluid ounces for this prescription.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following is the apothecary equivalent to 30 mL in the metric system?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The amount of space a drug occupies is its ________.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Max is to take 25 mL of a medication. However, he will be using a teaspoon at home. His dose will be ________ tsp.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified