Question 1

Acetaminophen liquid suspension contains 160 mg per 5 mL. How many milligrams of acetyl-p-aminophenol (APAP) are in 1  tsp?

Accepted Answer

A) 240 
B) 320 
C) 400 
D) 480

Question 2

A total parenteral nutrition (TPN) order calls for 500 mL of 10% Travasol, 250 mL of 50% dextrose in 250 mL of sterile water. What is the final concentration of the Travasol?

Accepted Answer

A) 0.5% 
B) 3% 
C) 5% 
D) 8%

Question 3

A fraction that is used to convert one unit to another without changing the value of the number is called:

Accepted Answer

A) Converter 
B) Conversion factor 
C) Unit converter 
D) None of the above

Question 4

How many grams of dextrose are needed to prepare 500 mL of 20% dextrose solution?

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 20 
C) 60 
D) 100

Question 5

A prescription order for  gram would best be written as:

Accepted Answer

A) 0.5 g 
B) .5 g 
C) 0.50 g 
D) 500.0 mg

Question 6

Which of the following is the same value as

Accepted Answer

A) 0.04 
B) 4% 
C) 40% 
D) 20%

Question 7

How many milligrams would be needed to fill a prescription for ranitidine 75 mg bid ´ 30 days? (Ranitidine syrup is supplied in 15-mg/mL strength.)

Accepted Answer

A) 280 
B) 300 
C) 480 
D) 600

Question 8

What is the percent strength of a 1:10,000 solution?

Accepted Answer

A) 0.01% 
B) 0.1% 
C) 1% 
D) 10%

Question 9

The numerical value of any conversion factor is always:

Accepted Answer

A) One 
B) Two 
C) Five 
D) Ten

Question 10

An order calls for 500 mL of heparin is to be administered over 18 hours. The tubing size delivers 15 drops per milliliter (gtt/mL). What is the drip rate?

Accepted Answer

A) 3 gtt/min 
B) 7 gtt/min 
C) 50 gtt/min 
D) 125 gtt/hr

Question 11

To round 0.2347 to the nearest tenth, what number determines whether to round up or down?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 3 
C) 4 
D) 7

Question 12

How many milliliters of 0.9% sodium chloride solution can be made from 20 g of sodium chloride?

Accepted Answer

A) 22.2 
B) 222 
C) 2222 
D) 4444

Question 13

A medication is supplied in a 400-mg scored tablet. A physician prescribes 200 mg every 6 hours for 14 days. How many tablets will be dispensed for the entire course of therapy?

Accepted Answer

A) 7 
B) 14 
C) 28 
D) 56

Question 14

How many milliliters of U-100 insulin should be administered for a 45-unit dose?

Accepted Answer

A) 0.23 
B) 0.45 
C) 2.3 
D) 4.5

Question 15

The pharmacy purchases 1000 tablets for $99.99. The pharmacist wants to mark up a prescription of 30 tablets by 60%. What is the cost for the patient?

Accepted Answer

A) $2.40 
B) $4.80 
C) $24.00 
D) $48.00

Question 16

A pharmacy buys $2300 worth of inventory in the month of September. If the invoice is paid before October 10th, a 7.5% discount is applied to the total. How many dollars would the pharmacy save after the discount is applied?

Accepted Answer

A) $17.25 
B) $172.50 
C) $2127.50 
D) $2282.75

Exam 6: Conversions and Calculations

Acetaminophen liquid suspension contains 160 mg per 5 mL. How many milligrams of acetyl-p-aminophenol (APAP) are in 1 tsp?