Question 1

Convert 352 lb to kilograms.

Accepted Answer

A)  16 kg 
B)  77.4 kg 
C)  160 kg 
D)  320 kg 
E)  774 kg 
A)  16 kg 
B)  77.4 kg 
C)  160 kg 
D)  320 kg 
E)  774 kg C

Question 2

The doctor ordered enoxaparin 30 mg subcutaneously. Solution on hand is 300 mg/3 mL. You will administer ________ mL.

Accepted Answer

0.3

Question 3

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 B

Question 4

The physician ordered gabapentin 2400 mg per day to be given every 6 hours. Dosage available is 600 mg tablets. The patient will take ________ tab(s) per dose.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The physician ordered gabapentin 2400 mg per...

Question 5

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 6

Taylor's mother is supposed to give him 2 tablespoons of a medication. She only has a teaspoon measure available. How many teaspoons should she give him?

Accepted Answer

A)  1.5 teaspoons 
B)  2 teaspoons 
C)  3 teaspoons 
D)  4 teaspoons 
E)  6 teaspoons 
A)  1.5 teaspoons 
B)  2 teaspoons 
C)  3 teaspoons 
D)  4 teaspoons 
E)  6 teaspoons

Question 7

You are asked to give a patient Adalat 30 mg but have only 10 mg tablets on hand. You will need to give the patient ________ tablet(s).

Accepted Answer

The answer of You are asked to give a patient...

Question 8

Which of the following is an equivalent measure between the metric system and apothecary system?

Accepted Answer

A)  4 qt. = 1 gal 
B)  16 fl oz = 1 pt 
C)  1 tsp = 5 mL 
D)  60 gr = 1 dr 
E)  30 mL = 1 fl oz 
A)  4 qt. = 1 gal 
B)  16 fl oz = 1 pt 
C)  1 tsp = 5 mL 
D)  60 gr = 1 dr 
E)  30 mL = 1 fl oz

Question 9

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 10

If the basic metric unit is divided by _____, the resulting unit prefix is micro-.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 million 
B)  100,000 
C)  10,000 
D)  1000 
E)  100 
A)  1 million 
B)  100,000 
C)  10,000 
D)  1000 
E)  100

Question 11

The doctor orders 650 mg of acetaminophen, but the tablets available contain only 325 mg. You will give the patient ________ tablet(s).

Accepted Answer

The answer of The doctor orders 650 mg of acetaminophen,...

Question 12

Convert 8.09 L to milliliters.

Accepted Answer

A)  8.090 mL 
B)  80.90 mL 
C)  809 mL 
D)  8090 mL 
E)  80900 mL 
A)  8.090 mL 
B)  80.90 mL 
C)  809 mL 
D)  8090 mL 
E)  80900 mL

Question 13

Convert 70 kg to pounds.

Accepted Answer

A)  31.8 lb 
B)  85 lb 
C)  144 lb 
D)  154 lb 
E)  224 lb 
A)  31.8 lb 
B)  85 lb 
C)  144 lb 
D)  154 lb 
E)  224 lb

Question 14

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 15

Mr. Clark is receiving chemotherapy for lung cancer, and the chemotherapeutic agent is causing severe nausea and vomiting. The physician has ordered 5mg Compazine IM. You have Compazine in a 10 mL multidose vial that provides the drug as 5 mg/mL. How many mL of Compazine will you administer to Mr. Clark?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.5 mL 
B)  1 mL 
C)  1.5 mL 
D)  2 mL 
E)  2.5 mL 
A)  0.5 mL 
B)  1 mL 
C)  1.5 mL 
D)  2 mL 
E)  2.5 mL

Question 16

32 ounces equals ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  6 pints 
B)  2 cups 
C)  2 quarts 
D)  16 tablespoons 
E)  2 pounds 
A)  6 pints 
B)  2 cups 
C)  2 quarts 
D)  16 tablespoons 
E)  2 pounds

Question 17

The abbreviation for tablespoon is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  tbs 
B)  tsb 
C)  tpbs 
D)  tspd 
E)  tbsp 
A)  tbs 
B)  tsb 
C)  tpbs 
D)  tspd 
E)  tbsp

Question 18

The patient is supposed to take 5 mL of medication 4 times per day for 6 days. The pharmacist should dispense a total of ________ oz of medication to the patient.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The patient is supposed to take 5...

Question 19

Convert 45880 mL to liters.

Accepted Answer

A)  0.4588 L 
B)  4.588 L 
C)  45.88 L 
D)  458.8 L 
E)  4588 L 
A)  0.4588 L 
B)  4.588 L 
C)  45.88 L 
D)  458.8 L 
E)  4588 L

Question 20

The abbreviation for drop is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  dr 
B)  dp 
C)  drp 
D)  gt 
E)  gtt 
A)  dr 
B)  dp 
C)  drp 
D)  gt 
E)  gtt

Exam 52: Dosage Calculation

Convert 352 lb to kilograms.

The doctor ordered enoxaparin 30 mg subcutaneously. Solution on hand is 300 mg/3 mL. You will administer ________ mL.

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

The physician ordered gabapentin 2400 mg per day to be given every 6 hours. Dosage available is 600 mg tablets. The patient will take ________ tab(s) per dose.

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

Taylor's mother is supposed to give him 2 tablespoons of a medication. She only has a teaspoon measure available. How many teaspoons should she give him?

You are asked to give a patient Adalat 30 mg but have only 10 mg tablets on hand. You will need to give the patient ________ tablet(s).

Which of the following is an equivalent measure between the metric system and apothecary system?

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

If the basic metric unit is divided by _____, the resulting unit prefix is micro-.

The doctor orders 650 mg of acetaminophen, but the tablets available contain only 325 mg. You will give the patient ________ tablet(s).

Convert 8.09 L to milliliters.

Convert 70 kg to pounds.

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

32 ounces equals ____.

The abbreviation for tablespoon is ____.

The patient is supposed to take 5 mL of medication 4 times per day for 6 days. The pharmacist should dispense a total of ________ oz of medication to the patient.

Convert 45880 mL to liters.

The abbreviation for drop is ____.

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