Question 1

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

Question 2

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

Question 3

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 mL 
A)  1 mL 
B)  2 mL 
C)  2.5 mL 
D)  3.5 mL 
E)  5 mL

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)  gram 
B)  grain 
C)  ounce 
D)  pound 
E)  dram 
A)  gram 
B)  grain 
C)  ounce 
D)  pound 
E)  dram

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 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 6

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 kg 
A)  25 kg 
B)  36 kg 
C)  50 kg 
D)  250 kg 
E)  500 kg

Question 7

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 8

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 tbsp 
A)  1 pt 
B)  1 gal 
C)  1 qt 
D)  1 fl oz 
E)  1 tbsp

Question 9

The amount of space a drug occupies is its ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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 gallon 
A)  1 pint 
B)  1 fluid ounce 
C)  1 quart 
D)  1 cup 
E)  1 gallon

Question 11

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

Question 12

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 13

Convert 1560 mL to ounces.

Accepted Answer

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

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 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 15

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 16

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 17

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 18

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 millimeters 
A)  1000 millimeters 
B)  100 micrometers 
C)  1 kilometer 
D)  1 centimeters 
E)  100 millimeters

Question 19

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

Question 20

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...

Exam 52: Dosage Calculation

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

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

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?

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

Equivalent measures for 8 fl oz are ____.

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

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.

What is the apothecary equivalent of 8 fl dr?

The amount of space a drug occupies is its ________.

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

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.

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

Convert 1560 mL to ounces.

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

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?

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

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

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

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?

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.

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

Professionalism and Success

Interpersonal Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues

Basic Safety and Infection Control

Patient Reception

Office Equipment and Supplies

Examination and Treatment Areas

Written and Electronic Documents

Medical Records and Documentation

Electronic Health Records

Telephone Techniques

Patient Education

Managing Medical Records

Schedule Management

Insurance and Billing

Diagnostic Coding

Procedure Coding

Patient Billing and Collection

Financial Management Key

Organization of the Body

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Cardiovascular System

The Blood

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

The Respiratory System

The Nervous System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

Special Senses

Patient Interview and History

Vital Signs and Measurements

Assisting With a General Physical Examination

Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Geriatrics

Assisting in Other Medical Specialties

Assisting With Eye and Ear Care

Assisting With Minor Surgery

Orientation to the Lab

Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

Microbiology and Disease

Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Specimens

Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

Diagnostic Imaging

Principles of Pharmacology

Medication Administration

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Nutrition and Health

Practice Management

Emergency Preparedness

Preparing for the World of Work

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