Question 1

Which of the following is the apothecary equivalent to 30 mL?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 fluid dram 
B)  1 liter 
C)  1 pint 
D)  1 fluid ounce 
E)  1 tablespoon 
A)  1 fluid dram 
B)  1 liter 
C)  1 pint 
D)  1 fluid ounce 
E)  1 tablespoon

Question 2

The metric equivalent of 1 liter is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 milliliter 
B)  1 centiliter 
C)  1 deciliter 
D)  1000 milliliters 
E)  0.001 milliliter 
A)  1 milliliter 
B)  1 centiliter 
C)  1 deciliter 
D)  1000 milliliters 
E)  0.001 milliliter

Question 3

What is the term for two fractions that are equal to each other?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decimal 
B)  Proportions 
C)  Equation 
D)  Calculations 
E)  Whole fraction 
A)  Decimal 
B)  Proportions 
C)  Equation 
D)  Calculations 
E)  Whole fraction

Question 4

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

Question 5

The amount of space a drug occupies is its ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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 gtt 
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 gtt

Question 7

The patient received a pint of medication from the pharmacy. This is equivalent to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 cup 
B)  8 fluid ounces 
C)  1 1/2 cups 
D)  16 fluid ounces 
E)  1/2 cup 
A)  1 cup 
B)  8 fluid ounces 
C)  1 1/2 cups 
D)  16 fluid ounces 
E)  1/2 cup

Question 8

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 9

-Convert 10 oz to milliliters.

Accepted Answer

A)  50 mL 
B)  120 mL 
C)  225 mL 
D)  280 mL 
E)  300 mL 
A)  50 mL 
B)  120 mL 
C)  225 mL 
D)  280 mL 
E)  300 mL

Question 10

In the household measurement system, 8 oz is equivalent to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 pt 
B)  1 qt 
C)  1 tbsp 
D)  1 tsp 
E)  1 c 
A)  1 pt 
B)  1 qt 
C)  1 tbsp 
D)  1 tsp 
E)  1 c

Question 11

Which of the following is the metric equivalent of 1 g?

Accepted Answer

A)  100 mcg 
B)  1000 mg 
C)  (3/4 gr) 
D)  1 gr 
E)  2.2 lbs 
A)  100 mcg 
B)  1000 mg 
C)  (3/4 gr) 
D)  1 gr 
E)  2.2 lbs

Question 12

Which of the following is the basic unit to measure volume in the metric system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dram 
B)  Liter 
C)  Milliliter 
D)  Gallon 
E)  Ounce 
A)  Dram 
B)  Liter 
C)  Milliliter 
D)  Gallon 
E)  Ounce

Question 13

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 right 
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 right

Question 14

-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 mg 
A)  20 mg 
B)  40 mg 
C)  50 mg 
D)  100 mg 
E)  200 mg

Exam 52: Math and Dosage Calculations

Which of the following is the apothecary equivalent to 30 mL?

The metric equivalent of 1 liter is ____.

What is the term for two fractions that are equal to each other?

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?

The amount of space a drug occupies is its ________.

Equivalent measures for 8 fl oz are ____.

The patient received a pint of medication from the pharmacy. This is equivalent to ____.

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

-Convert 10 oz to milliliters.

In the household measurement system, 8 oz is equivalent to ____.

Which of the following is the metric equivalent of 1 g?

Which of the following is the basic unit to measure volume in the metric system?

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

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

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

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Legal and Ethical Issues

Infection Control Fundamentals

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