Question 1

The patient s ordered to take 3 tsp of medicine 3 times per day. The patient should take ________ mL per each dose of medication.

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Question 2

When very precise medication dosages are required, complex calculations or a nomogram are used to calculate the patient's ________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Convert 78450 mg to grams.

Accepted Answer

A)   0.007845 g
B)   0.7845 g
C)   7.845 g
D)   78.45 g
E)   784.5 gF) None of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following is the metric equivalent to 0.001 liter?

Accepted Answer

A)   1 kiloliter (kL) 
B)   1 liter (L) 
C)   1 milliliter (mL) 
D)   1 centiliter (cL) 
E)   1 microliter (mcL) F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

Two fractions that are equal to each other are called _________.

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Question 6

Taylor's mother is supposed to give him 2 tablespoons of a medication. She only has a teaspoon measure available. How many teaspoons should she give him?

Accepted Answer

A)   1.5 teaspoons
B)   2 teaspoons
C)   3 teaspoons
D)   4 teaspoons
E)   6 teaspoonsF) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 7

The licensed practitioner orders 500 mg of amoxicillin three times daily for a patient. How much of the medication should the patient take at each dose?

Accepted Answer

A)   1 tsp
B)   1½ tsp
C)   2 tsp
D)   2½ tsp
E)   1 tbspF) D) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 8

Convert 45880 mL to liters.

Accepted Answer

A)   0.4588 L
B)   4.588 L
C)   45.88 L
D)   458.8 L
E)   4588 LF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

How many capsules will the patient receive if the practitioner orders 30 mg of Adalat, and each capsule contains 10 mg?

Accepted Answer

A)   1 capsule
B)   2 capsules
C)   3 capsules
D)   4 capsules
E)   6 capsulesF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following refers to the amount of space a drug occupies?

Accepted Answer

A)   Weight
B)   Diluent
C)   Route
D)   Volume
E)   SolventF) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 11

The physician ordered gabapentin 2400 mg per day to be given every 6 hours. Dosage available is 600 mg tablets. The patient will take ________ tab(s) per dose.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

The metric equivalent of 0.001 gram is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   1 centigram
B)   1 decigram
C)   0.001 kilogram
D)   1 microgram
E)   1 milligramF) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 13

After receiving chemotherapy for lung cancer, Mr. Clark experiences severe nausea and vomiting. The licensed practitioner orders 5 mg Compazine IM. You have Compazine in a 10 mL multidose vial that provides the drug as 5 mg/mL. How many mL of Compazine will you administer to Mr. Clark?

Accepted Answer

A)   0.5 mL
B)   1 mL
C)   1.5 mL
D)   2 mL
E)   2.5 mLF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

What is the metric equivalent of 1000 mL?

Accepted Answer

A)   1 liter.
B)   1 pint.
C)   1 fluid ounce.
D)   1 fluid dram.
E)   1 gallon.F) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 15

Sam has a prescription for a medication that says to take 3 fl oz. He has a measuring spoon set and will use the tablespoon measure. How many tablespoons of medication will he need to take the prescribed dose?

Accepted Answer

A)   2 tablespoons
B)   3 tablespoons
C)   4 tablespoons
D)   5 tablespoons
E)   6 tablespoonsF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

Body surface area (BSA)  is stated in ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   milliliters per kilogram
B)   square meters
C)   square pounds
D)   kilograms per pound
E)   square centimetersF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of an apothecary measurement and its equivalent within the apothecary system?

Accepted Answer

A)   60 gtt = 1 tsp
B)   2 c = 1 pt
C)   1 fl oz = 8 fl dr
D)   1 L = 1000 mL
E)   8 oz = 1 cF) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 18

The three systems of measurement used in the United States for pharmacology and drug administration are the metric, ________, and household systems.

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Question 19

What is the apothecary equivalent of 8 fl dr?

Accepted Answer

A)   1 pt
B)   1 gal
C)   1 qt
D)   1 fl oz
E)   1 tbspF) All of the above
G) None of the above

Question 20

How often should you check to see if the answers to dosage calculations are reasonable?

Accepted Answer

A)   The first time you perform a calculation for an unfamiliar medication
B)   The first time you calculate a recurring dosage for a patient
C)   Every time you perform a calculation for an unfamiliar patient
D)   Every time you perform a calculation for an unfamiliar medication
E)   Every time you perform a dosage calculationF) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Exam 52: Math and Dosage Calculations

Taylor's mother is supposed to give him 2 tablespoons of a medication. She only has a teaspoon measure available. How many teaspoons should she give him?

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Body surface area (BSA) is stated in ____.

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Two fractions that are equal to each other are called _________.

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Sam has a prescription for a medication that says to take 3 fl oz. He has a measuring spoon set and will use the tablespoon measure. How many tablespoons of medication will he need to take the prescribed dose?

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Which of the following is an accurate comparison of an apothecary measurement and its equivalent within the apothecary system?

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Convert 78450 mg to grams.

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Convert 45880 mL to liters.

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Which of the following refers to the amount of space a drug occupies?

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The licensed practitioner orders 500 mg of amoxicillin three times daily for a patient. How much of the medication should the patient take at each dose?

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After receiving chemotherapy for lung cancer, Mr. Clark experiences severe nausea and vomiting. The licensed practitioner orders 5 mg Compazine IM. You have Compazine in a 10 mL multidose vial that provides the drug as 5 mg/mL. How many mL of Compazine will you administer to Mr. Clark?

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Which of the following is the metric equivalent to 0.001 liter?

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The physician ordered gabapentin 2400 mg per day to be given every 6 hours. Dosage available is 600 mg tablets. The patient will take ________ tab(s) per dose.

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What is the apothecary equivalent of 8 fl dr?

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The three systems of measurement used in the United States for pharmacology and drug administration are the metric, ________, and household systems.

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The metric equivalent of 0.001 gram is ____.

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The patient s ordered to take 3 tsp of medicine 3 times per day. The patient should take ________ mL per each dose of medication.

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What is the metric equivalent of 1000 mL?

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How many capsules will the patient receive if the practitioner orders 30 mg of Adalat, and each capsule contains 10 mg?

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How often should you check to see if the answers to dosage calculations are reasonable?

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When very precise medication dosages are required, complex calculations or a nomogram are used to calculate the patient's ________.

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