Question 1

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 2

The top number in a fraction is the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The top number in a fraction is...

Question 3

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 4

How many fluid ounces equal 90 mL?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 fl oz 
B)  3.5 fl oz 
C)  3 fl oz 
D)  4 fl oz 
A)  20 fl oz 
B)  3.5 fl oz 
C)  3 fl oz 
D)  4 fl oz

Question 5

What is the formula DxQ/H used to calculate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drug doses 
B)  Conversions 
C)  Desired dose 
D)  Quantity of units 
A)  Drug doses 
B)  Conversions 
C)  Desired dose 
D)  Quantity of units

Question 6

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 7

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Medications delivered from the pharmacy in individual...

Question 8

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 9

The physician orders 75 mg of Demerol IM.The drug label states,"Demerol 50 mg/mL." How many milliliters should be administered?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 mL 
B)  1.2 mL 
C)  1.5 mL 
D)  2.1 mL 
A)  1 mL 
B)  1.2 mL 
C)  1.5 mL 
D)  2.1 mL

Question 10

Starting at the top of a drug label,the drug's name is directly followed by what information?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dosage and strength of the medication 
B)  The route or method of administration 
C)  Name of drug manufacturer 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Dosage and strength of the medication 
B)  The route or method of administration 
C)  Name of drug manufacturer 
D)  None of the above

Question 11

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 12

The physician orders 140 mcg of a drug,which is equal to 1.4 mg.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

You need to give Lanoxin 0.125 mg.All you have is 0.250-mg tablets.How much do you give?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 tablets 
B)  5 tablets 
C)  1/2 tablet 
A)  2 tablets 
B)  5 tablets 
C)  1/2 tablet

Question 14

__________ is one way of expressing a fraction or division problem;it shows the relationship of the numerator to the denominator.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is one way of expressing a...

Question 15

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 16

How many milligrams equal 150 mcg?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.015 mg 
B)  0.15 mg 
C)  1.5 mg 
D)  15 mg 
A)  0.015 mg 
B)  0.15 mg 
C)  1.5 mg 
D)  15 mg

Question 17

Decimal numbers can be converted to percentages by?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dividing the number by 100 
B)  Moving the decimal point two spaces to the right 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Dividing the number by 100 
B)  Moving the decimal point two spaces to the right 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  None of the above

Question 18

When calculating dosage based on body weight,which step is to calculate a single dose of the drug based on how frequently the medication is to be given throughout the day?

Accepted Answer

A)  Step 1 
B)  Step 2 
C)  Step 3 
D)  Step 4 
A)  Step 1 
B)  Step 2 
C)  Step 3 
D)  Step 4

Question 19

With the standard formula,the "ordered strength" of a drug is the amount of the drug identified on the label.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The fraction 9/8 is an example of a(n)__________ fraction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The fraction 9/8 is an example of...

Exam 10: Pharmacology Math

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

The top number in a fraction is the __________.

How many tablespoons equal 16 ounces?

How many fluid ounces equal 90 mL?

What is the formula DxQ/H used to calculate?

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

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

How many cubic centimeters equal 2.5 teaspoons?

The physician orders 75 mg of Demerol IM.The drug label states,"Demerol 50 mg/mL." How many milliliters should be administered?

Starting at the top of a drug label,the drug's name is directly followed by what information?

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?

The physician orders 140 mcg of a drug,which is equal to 1.4 mg.

You need to give Lanoxin 0.125 mg.All you have is 0.250-mg tablets.How much do you give?

__________ is one way of expressing a fraction or division problem;it shows the relationship of the numerator to the denominator.

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.

How many milligrams equal 150 mcg?

Decimal numbers can be converted to percentages by?

When calculating dosage based on body weight,which step is to calculate a single dose of the drug based on how frequently the medication is to be given throughout the day?

With the standard formula,the "ordered strength" of a drug is the amount of the drug identified on the label.

The fraction 9/8 is an example of a(n)__________ fraction.

Competency-Based Education and the Medical Assistant Student

The Health Record

Infection Control

Patient Assessment

Patient Education

Nutrition and Health Promotion

Vital Signs

Assisting With the Primary Physical Examination

Principles of Pharmacology

Administering Medications

Safety and Emergency Practices

Assisting in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

Assisting in Dermatology

Assisting in Gastroenterology

Assisting in Urology and Male Reproduction

Assisting in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Orthopedic Medicine

Assisting in Neurology and Mental Health

Assisting in Endocrinology

Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine

Assisting in Cardiology

Assisting in Geriatrics

Principles of Electrocardiography

Assisting With Diagnostic Imaging

Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory

Assisting in the Analysis of Urine

Assisting in Blood Collection

Assisting in the Analysis of Blood

Assisting in Microbiology and Immunology

Surgical Supplies and Instruments

Surgical Asepsis and Assisting With Surgical Procedures

Career Development and Life Skills

Filters