Question 1

The physician prescribes 0.125 mg of Synthroid. On hand you have 0.25-mg tabs. What should you administer?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

The physician prescribes 0.5 g of ampicillin. The label states, "Ampicillin 500 mg/5 mL." How many milliliters should be administered?

Accepted Answer

A)  25 mL 
B)  5 mL 
C)  2.5 mL 
D)  1 mL 
A)  25 mL 
B)  5 mL 
C)  2.5 mL 
D)  1 mL

Question 3

If the drug label states, "250 mg/mL," this means that each tablet has 250 mg of the drug.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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 5

To convert liters to milliliters

Accepted Answer

A)  multiply by 10. 
B)  divide by 100. 
C)  multiply by 1,000. 
D)  divide by 1,000. 
A)  multiply by 10. 
B)  divide by 100. 
C)  multiply by 1,000. 
D)  divide by 1,000.

Question 6

Correctly convert the following metric units of measurement
a. 14 mcg = ____ mg
b. 3.7 g = ____ kg
c. 1.12 kg = ____ g
d. 0.33 L = ____ mL
e. 49.6 mg = ____ g
f. 96.4 mL = ____ L

Accepted Answer

a. 0.014 mg
b. 0.0037 kg
c. 1,120 g
d. 3

Question 7

To prevent dosage errors, use a zero before and a terminal zero after the decimal point.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

How many tablespoons equal 16 ounces?

Accepted Answer

A)  8 Tbsp 
B)  32 Tbsp 
C)  24 Tbsp 
D)  12 Tbsp 
A)  8 Tbsp 
B)  32 Tbsp 
C)  24 Tbsp 
D)  12 Tbsp

Question 9

A total of 180 mg of a medication is to be taken each day, and the medication is ordered tid. What would be the individual dose?

Accepted Answer

A)  45 mg 
B)  90 mg 
C)  36 mg 
D)  60 mg 
A)  45 mg 
B)  90 mg 
C)  36 mg 
D)  60 mg

Question 10

The physician orders 7.5 mL of Cipro for a pediatric patient. How many teaspoons should the parent administer?

Accepted Answer

A)  7.5 tsp 
B)  1.5 tsp 
C)  3 tsp 
D)  1 tsp 
A)  7.5 tsp 
B)  1.5 tsp 
C)  3 tsp 
D)  1 tsp

Question 11

If a tablet is scored, the medication has been manufactured with an impression or a groove down the center of the tablet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The units of measure mL and cc are not the same.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

How many cubic centimeters equal 2.5 teaspoons?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 cc 
B)  15 cc 
C)  5 cc 
D)  12.5 cc 
A)  10 cc 
B)  15 cc 
C)  5 cc 
D)  12.5 cc

Question 14

The top number in a fraction is the __________.

Accepted Answer

numerator
The top nu

Question 15

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 16

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. 7.8
c. 4.6
d. 9.2
e.

Question 17

The correct dosage of a medication may depend on the patient's age, weight, and state of health or on what other drugs the patient may be taking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Convert 524 mg tog.

Accepted Answer

A)  52,400 g 
B)  5,240 g 
C)  0.524 g 
D)  5.24 g 
A)  52,400 g 
B)  5,240 g 
C)  0.524 g 
D)  5.24 g

Question 19

The fraction 3/4 is an example of a(n) __________ fraction.

Accepted Answer

proper
The fraction

Question 20

One teaspoon is equal to _____ mL.

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 27: Pharmacology Math

The physician prescribes 0.125 mg of Synthroid. On hand you have 0.25-mg tabs. What should you administer?

The physician prescribes 0.5 g of ampicillin. The label states, "Ampicillin 500 mg/5 mL." How many milliliters should be administered?

If the drug label states, "250 mg/mL," this means that each tablet has 250 mg of the drug.

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

To convert liters to milliliters

Correctly convert the following metric units of measurement a. 14 mcg = ____ mg b. 3.7 g = ____ kg c. 1.12 kg = ____ g d. 0.33 L = ____ mL e. 49.6 mg = ____ g f. 96.4 mL = ____ L

To prevent dosage errors, use a zero before and a terminal zero after the decimal point.

How many tablespoons equal 16 ounces?

A total of 180 mg of a medication is to be taken each day, and the medication is ordered tid. What would be the individual dose?

The physician orders 7.5 mL of Cipro for a pediatric patient. How many teaspoons should the parent administer?

If a tablet is scored, the medication has been manufactured with an impression or a groove down the center of the tablet.

The units of measure mL and cc are not the same.

How many cubic centimeters equal 2.5 teaspoons?

The top number in a fraction is the __________.

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.

Round the following calculations to the nearest tenth: a. 1.673 b. 7.829 c. 4.556 d. 9.16 e. 12.325

The correct dosage of a medication may depend on the patient's age, weight, and state of health or on what other drugs the patient may be taking.

Convert 524 mg tog.

The fraction 3/4 is an example of a(n) __________ fraction.

One teaspoon is equal to _____ mL.

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Correctly convert the following metric units of measurement a. 14 mcg = mg b. 3.7 g = kg c. 1.12 kg = g d. 0.33 L = mL e. 49.6 mg = g f. 96.4 mL = L