Question 1

Explain the steps in determining a single pediatric dose of medication based on the child's weight of 42 pounds; the medication label states: Administer 6 mg/kg qid.

Accepted Answer

1. CONVERT THE CHILD'S WEIGHT TO KILOGRA

Question 2

To convert a larger unit of measure to a smaller one in the metric system, move the decimal point three spaces to the left.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A pediatric patient weighing 20 pounds is prescribed amoxicillin; the label states that 10 mg/kg should be administered each day.What is the total daily dose?

Accepted Answer

A) 91 mg/day 
B) 440 mg/day 
C) 90 mg/day 
D) 45 mg/day 
A) 91 mg/day 
B) 440 mg/day 
C) 90 mg/day 
D) 45 mg/day

Question 4

A drug label that states the percentage of the drug in the container (e.g., 4%) is identifying the dose of the medication to be administered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Convert the following:
A) 23 lb = ____ kg
B) 286 lb = ____ kg
C) 220 lb = ____ kg
D) 15.6 kg = ____ lb
E) 3 kg = ____ lb f. 98 kg = ____ lb

Accepted Answer

A. 10.5 KG
b. 30 kg
c. 10 kg
d. 34.3 lb

Question 6

Round the following calculations to the nearest tenth:
A)1.673
B)7.829
C)4.556
D)9.16
E)12.325

Accepted Answer

A. 1.7
b. 7.9
c. 4.6
d. 9.2
e.

Question 7

The meter is the measurement of length in the apothecary system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

__________ is based on the weight of the child.

Accepted Answer

Clark's Rule
Clark's

Question 9

How many milligrams equal 0.75 g?

Accepted Answer

A) 75 mg 
B) 750 mg 
C) 7.5 mg 
D) 7,500 mg 
A) 75 mg 
B) 750 mg 
C) 7.5 mg 
D) 7,500 mg

Question 10

The formula for calculating pediatric doses by weight in comparison to the average adult weight is called:

Accepted Answer

A) Fried's Law 
B) Clark's Rule 
C) Young's Rule 
D) West's Nomogram 
A) Fried's Law 
B) Clark's Rule 
C) Young's Rule 
D) West's Nomogram

Question 11

To convert a smaller unit of measurement to a larger one in the metric system, move the decimal point three places to the right.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Perform the following math problems with the fractions reduced to their lowest terms:
A)2/3 ´ 8/7 = ______
B)9/8 ÷ 6/10 = _____
C)3/4 ´ 1/2 = _____
D)2/5 ÷ 2/3 = _____

Accepted Answer

A. 16/21
b. 90/48 = 1 21/24
c.

Question 13

The physician prescribes 500 mg of Keflex.The available dose is 1 g/tab.How many tablets should the patient receive.

Accepted Answer

A) 2 tabs 
B) 1.5 tabs 
C) 1/2 tab 
D) 1.25 tabs 
A) 2 tabs 
B) 1.5 tabs 
C) 1/2 tab 
D) 1.25 tabs

Question 14

Medications delivered from the pharmacy in individual doses are called __________ packs.

Accepted Answer

unit-dose
Medication

Question 15

For pediatric doses, it is important to round calculations to the nearest tenth for accuracy of the medication dosage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following equivalents is true?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 fl dr = 4 
B) 3 tsp = 1 Tbsp = 15 mL. 
C) 4 fl oz = 10 mL. 
D) 15 gr = 100 mg. 
A) 1 fl dr = 4 
B) 3 tsp = 1 Tbsp = 15 mL. 
C) 4 fl oz = 10 mL. 
D) 15 gr = 100 mg.

Question 17

Always in a proportion, the problem is solved by __________.

Accepted Answer

cross-multiplication

Question 18

The value 0.25 is equal to 25.0% and is commonly written as 25%.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

One teaspoon is equal to _____ mL.

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 15 
C) 30 
D) 60 
A) 5 
B) 15 
C) 30 
D) 60

Question 20

A child who weighs 70 pounds weighs how many kilograms?

Accepted Answer

A) 140 kg 
B) 154 kg 
C) 32 kg 
D) 30 kg 
A) 140 kg 
B) 154 kg 
C) 32 kg 
D) 30 kg

Exam 34: Pharmacology Math

Explain the steps in determining a single pediatric dose of medication based on the child's weight of 42 pounds; the medication label states: Administer 6 mg/kg qid.

To convert a larger unit of measure to a smaller one in the metric system, move the decimal point three spaces to the left.

A pediatric patient weighing 20 pounds is prescribed amoxicillin; the label states that 10 mg/kg should be administered each day.What is the total daily dose?

A drug label that states the percentage of the drug in the container (e.g., 4%) is identifying the dose of the medication to be administered.

Convert the following: A) 23 lb = ____ kg B) 286 lb = ____ kg C) 220 lb = ____ kg D) 15.6 kg = ____ lb E) 3 kg = ____ lb f. 98 kg = ____ lb

Round the following calculations to the nearest tenth: A)1.673 B)7.829 C)4.556 D)9.16 E)12.325

The meter is the measurement of length in the apothecary system.

__________ is based on the weight of the child.

How many milligrams equal 0.75 g?

The formula for calculating pediatric doses by weight in comparison to the average adult weight is called:

To convert a smaller unit of measurement to a larger one in the metric system, move the decimal point three places to the right.

Perform the following math problems with the fractions reduced to their lowest terms: A)2/3 ´ 8/7 = ______ B)9/8 ÷ 6/10 = _____ C)3/4 ´ 1/2 = _____ D)2/5 ÷ 2/3 = _____

The physician prescribes 500 mg of Keflex.The available dose is 1 g/tab.How many tablets should the patient receive.

Medications delivered from the pharmacy in individual doses are called __________ packs.

For pediatric doses, it is important to round calculations to the nearest tenth for accuracy of the medication dosage.

Which of the following equivalents is true?

Always in a proportion, the problem is solved by __________.

The value 0.25 is equal to 25.0% and is commonly written as 25%.

One teaspoon is equal to _____ mL.

A child who weighs 70 pounds weighs how many kilograms?

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Convert the following: A) 23 lb = kg B) 286 lb = kg C) 220 lb = kg D) 15.6 kg = lb E) 3 kg = lb f. 98 kg = lb

Perform the following math problems with the fractions reduced to their lowest terms: A)2/3 ´ 8/7 = ____ B)9/8 ÷ 6/10 = _ C)3/4 ´ 1/2 = _ D)2/5 ÷ 2/3 = ___