Question 1

How many ounces equal 150 mL?

Accepted Answer

A)  50 oz 
B)  3.2 oz 
C)  32 oz 
D)  5 oz 
A)  50 oz 
B)  3.2 oz 
C)  32 oz 
D)  5 oz

Question 2

The comparison of two ratios is called a(n)__________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The comparison of two ratios is called...

Question 3

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 4

The prefix milli in the metric system means

Accepted Answer

A)  1/100. 
B)  0.001. 
C)  1/10. 
D)  1/1,000. 
E)  B and D. 
A)  1/100. 
B)  0.001. 
C)  1/10. 
D)  1/1,000. 
E)  B and D.

Question 5

Which of the following fractions reflect the lowest possible term of 5/15?

Accepted Answer

A)  1/2 
B)  2/3 
C)  3/8 
D)  1/3 
A)  1/2 
B)  2/3 
C)  3/8 
D)  1/3

Question 6

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 7

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

Accepted Answer

cross-mult

Question 8

The __________ system of measurement is the most common measurement system used in pharmacology throughout the world.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ system of measurement is the...

Question 9

The lot number of the drug is an important item on the label,in case the medication is recalled by the pharmaceutical company that produced it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The correct dosage of medication may depend on which of the following factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Patient's age and weight 
B)  State of health 
C)  Other drugs being taken 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Patient's age and weight 
B)  State of health 
C)  Other drugs being taken 
D)  All of the above

Question 11

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 12

Federal law requires that all drug labels have a _________ that identifies that particular drug.

Accepted Answer

A)  generic and trade name 
B)  expiration date 
C)  lot number 
D)  National Drug Code number 
A)  generic and trade name 
B)  expiration date 
C)  lot number 
D)  National Drug Code number

Question 13

A physician prescribes administration of 100 mg of a drug.The drug label states that there are 150 mg per milliliter in a multidose vial that contains 5 mL.What is the available amount of the drug,according to the standard formula?

Accepted Answer

A)  150 mg 
B)  5 mL 
C)  100 mg 
D)  1 mL 
A)  150 mg 
B)  5 mL 
C)  100 mg 
D)  1 mL

Question 14

The basic measure of weight in the household system is the pound (lb).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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 16

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 17

What is the first thing you should do if the dose of the supplied drug does not exactly match your calculation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Check your calculation for accuracy 
B)  Check the stocked supply of the drug to make sure no other doses are available 
C)  Round your answer to the nearest amount that matches the dose available 
D)  Check with the provider before administering a rounded dose of medication 
A)  Check your calculation for accuracy 
B)  Check the stocked supply of the drug to make sure no other doses are available 
C)  Round your answer to the nearest amount that matches the dose available 
D)  Check with the provider before administering a rounded dose of medication

Question 18

One inch is equal to ____ cm.

Accepted Answer

A)  1.5 
B)  2 
C)  4 
D)  2.5 
A)  1.5 
B)  2 
C)  4 
D)  2.5

Question 19

Which of the following measures the weight or strength of a solid medication such as a tablet,powder,or topical preparation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Liter 
B)  Gram 
C)  Meter 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Liter 
B)  Gram 
C)  Meter 
D)  All of the above

Question 20

One fluid ounce is equal to ____ mL.

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  15 
C)  25 
D)  30 
A)  20 
B)  15 
C)  25 
D)  30

Exam 10: Pharmacology Math

How many ounces equal 150 mL?

The comparison of two ratios is called a(n)__________.

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 prefix milli in the metric system means

Which of the following fractions reflect the lowest possible term of 5/15?

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

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

The __________ system of measurement is the most common measurement system used in pharmacology throughout the world.

The lot number of the drug is an important item on the label,in case the medication is recalled by the pharmaceutical company that produced it.

The correct dosage of medication may depend on which of the following factors?

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.

Federal law requires that all drug labels have a _________ that identifies that particular drug.

A physician prescribes administration of 100 mg of a drug.The drug label states that there are 150 mg per milliliter in a multidose vial that contains 5 mL.What is the available amount of the drug,according to the standard formula?

The basic measure of weight in the household system is the pound (lb).

How many milligrams equal 0.75 g?

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

What is the first thing you should do if the dose of the supplied drug does not exactly match your calculation?

One inch is equal to ____ cm.

Which of the following measures the weight or strength of a solid medication such as a tablet,powder,or topical preparation?

One fluid ounce is equal to ____ mL.

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