Question 1

In the household measurement system, 8 oz is equivalent to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   1 pt
B)   1 qt
C)   1 tbsp
D)   1 tsp
E)   1 cF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following is an equivalent measure between the metric system and apothecary system?

Accepted Answer

A)   4 qt. = 1 gal
B)   16 fl oz = 1 pt
C)   1 tsp = 5 mL
D)   60 gr = 1 dr
E)   30 mL = 1 fl ozF) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 3

Convert 8.09 L to milliliters.

Accepted Answer

A)   8.090 mL
B)   80.90 mL
C)   809 mL
D)   8090 mL
E)   80900 mLF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 4

The doctor ordered enoxaparin 30 mg subcutaneously. Solution on hand is 300 mg/3 mL. You will administer ________ mL.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

If the basic metric unit is divided by _____, the resulting unit prefix is micro-.

Accepted Answer

A)   1 million
B)   100,000
C)   10,000
D)   1000
E)   100F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

32 ounces equals ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   6 pints
B)   2 cups
C)   2 quarts
D)   16 tablespoons
E)   2 poundsF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

You are asked to give a patient Adalat 30 mg but have only 10 mg tablets on hand. You will need to give the patient ________ tablet(s).

Accepted Answer

The answer of You are asked to give a patient...

Question 8

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

The answer of The physician ordered gabapentin 2400 mg per...

Question 9

The abbreviation for drop is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   dr
B)   dp
C)   drp
D)   gt
E)   gttF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following is the basic unit to measure volume in the metric system?

Accepted Answer

A)   Dram
B)   Liter
C)   Milliliter
D)   Gallon
E)   OunceF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 11

Convert 70 kg to pounds.

Accepted Answer

A)   31.8 lb
B)   85 lb
C)   144 lb
D)   154 lb
E)   224 lbF) None of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 12

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) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

Convert 352 lb to kilograms.

Accepted Answer

A)   16 kg
B)   77.4 kg
C)   160 kg
D)   320 kg
E)   774 kgF) A) and B)
G) C) and D) C

Question 14

Which of the following is the apothecary equivalent to 30 mL?

Accepted Answer

A)   1 fluid dram
B)   1 liter
C)   1 pint
D)   1 fluid ounce
E)   1 tablespoonF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

The patient is supposed to take 5 mL of medication 4 times per day for 6 days. The pharmacist should dispense a total of ________ oz of medication to the patient.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The patient is supposed to take 5...

Question 16

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) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following is the metric equivalent of 1 g?

Accepted Answer

A)   100 mcg
B)   1000 mg
C)   (3/4 gr) 
D)   1 gr
E)   2.2 lbsF) A) and C)
G) B) and E) B

Question 18

The abbreviation for tablespoon is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   tbs
B)   tsb
C)   tpbs
D)   tspd
E)   tbspF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 19

Mr. Clark is receiving chemotherapy for lung cancer, and the chemotherapeutic agent is causing severe nausea and vomiting. The physician has ordered 5mg 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) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 20

The doctor orders 650 mg of acetaminophen, but the tablets available contain only 325 mg. You will give the patient ________ tablet(s).

Accepted Answer

The answer of The doctor orders 650 mg of acetaminophen,...

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In the household measurement system, 8 oz is equivalent to ____.

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Which of the following is an equivalent measure between the metric system and apothecary system?

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Convert 8.09 L to milliliters.

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The doctor ordered enoxaparin 30 mg subcutaneously. Solution on hand is 300 mg/3 mL. You will administer ________ mL.

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If the basic metric unit is divided by _____, the resulting unit prefix is micro-.

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32 ounces equals ____.

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You are asked to give a patient Adalat 30 mg but have only 10 mg tablets on hand. You will need to give the patient ________ tablet(s).

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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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The abbreviation for drop is ____.

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Convert 70 kg to pounds.

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Convert 45880 mL to liters.

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Convert 352 lb to kilograms.

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The patient is supposed to take 5 mL of medication 4 times per day for 6 days. The pharmacist should dispense a total of ________ oz of medication to the patient.

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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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The doctor orders 650 mg of acetaminophen, but the tablets available contain only 325 mg. You will give the patient ________ tablet(s).

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Which of the following is an equivalent measure between the metric system and apothecary system?

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Convert 8.09 L to milliliters.

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If the basic metric unit is divided by _____, the resulting unit prefix is micro-.

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32 ounces equals ____.

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You are asked to give a patient Adalat 30 mg but have only 10 mg tablets on hand. You will need to give the patient ________ tablet(s).

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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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The abbreviation for drop is ____.

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Which of the following is the basic unit to measure volume in the metric system?

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Convert 352 lb to kilograms.

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The patient is supposed to take 5 mL of medication 4 times per day for 6 days. The pharmacist should dispense a total of ________ oz of medication to the patient.

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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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The doctor orders 650 mg of acetaminophen, but the tablets available contain only 325 mg. You will give the patient ________ tablet(s).

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