Question 1

Whenever you perform a dosage calculation, you should think about your answer and determine if it is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Whenever you perform a dosage calculation, you...

Question 2

-Convert 352 lb to kilograms.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

An equivalent measure for 5 mL is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   3 dr
B)   1 tbsp
C)   1 tsp
D)   2 gr
E)   0.05 LF) A) and D)
G) A) and E) C

Question 4

Which of the following is the apothecary equivalent to 30 mL in the metric system?

Accepted Answer

A)   1 pint
B)   1 fluid ounce
C)   1 quart
D)   1 cup
E)   1 gallonF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 5

The method of dosage calculation in which you set up equivalent fractions and solve for the unknown amount is the ________ method.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The method of dosage calculation in which...

Question 6

-The physician has ordered erythromycin 40 mg/kg/day po q6h for a child who weighs 33 pounds. Refer to the label shown in the figure. How much will you administer per dose?

Accepted Answer

A)   2.5 mL
B)   3.25 mL
C)   3.75 mL
D)   4.25 mL
E)   4.5 mLF) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

Rosie is a 3-year-old child who has a confirmed bacterial pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. The physician orders Zinacef 50 mg/kg/day IM q6h. Rosie weighs 30 lb. How many milligrams of the medication will Rosie receive in one dose?

Accepted Answer

A)   85 mg
B)   170 mg
C)   250 mg
D)   350 mg
E)   680 mgF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

-How much amoxicillin is in each 1 mL of this medicine?

Accepted Answer

A)   10 mg
B)   25 mg
C)   50 mg
D)   100 mg
E)   250 mgF) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 9

If the licensed practitioner orders 120 mg of thyroid and each tablet contains 30 mg, how many tablets will the patient be given?

Accepted Answer

A)   1 tab
B)   2 tabs
C)   3 tabs
D)   4 tabs
E)   5 tabsF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

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 11

How many capsules will the patient take if the ordered dosage is 500 mg of ampicillin, and each capsule contains 250 mg?

Accepted Answer

A)   ½ cap
B)   1 cap
C)   2 caps
D)   3 caps
E)   4 capsF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

The licensed practitioner orders 45 mL of a medication. How many tablespoons of the medication should be given?

Accepted Answer

A)   5 tbsp
B)   3 tbsp
C)   4 tbsp
D)   3.5 tbsp
E)   2 tbspF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

Mrs. Adamson is to take 2 tablespoons of medication every 6 hours for 10 days. The pharmacy will have to dispense a total of ________ fluid ounces for this prescription.

Accepted Answer

40

Question 14

Carson's plan of care is to gain 2 lb each month for the next 4 months. He now weighs 40 kg. At the end of 4 months, Carson should weigh ________ pounds.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Carson's plan of care is to gain...

Question 15

A patient drank 1 cup of coffee, 1/2 cup of juice, and three 8-oz glasses of water. What is the metric equivalent, in liters, of the total amount of fluids the patient drank?

Accepted Answer

A)   10.8 L
B)   1.08 L
C)   0.08 L
D)   108 L
E)   0.18 LF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

Bella weighs 110 lb. How many kilograms does she weigh?

Accepted Answer

A)   25 kg
B)   36 kg
C)   50 kg
D)   250 kg
E)   500 kgF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

The licensed practitioner orders 0.5 g of ampicillin. Dosage available is 250 mg capsules. The patient should receive ____ capsules for this order.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The licensed practitioner orders 0.5 g of...

Question 18

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 E)
G) B) and E)

Question 19

-The physician ordered 30 mg/kg/day every 8 hours of this medication for an 8-year-old child who weighs 55 pounds. How much medicine will the child receive in one dose.

Accepted Answer

A)   1 mL
B)   2 mL
C)   3 mL
D)   5 mL
E)   10 mLF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

The licensed practitioner orders Depakene syrup 15 mg/kg/day divided into 2 doses per day for a child who weighs 33 lb. You have on hand Depakene syrup 250 mg/5 mL. How much syrup will you administer per dose?

Accepted Answer

A)   1 mL
B)   2 mL
C)   2.5 mL
D)   3.5 mL
E)   5 mLF) A) and B)
G) None of the above C

Exam 52: Math and Dosage Calculations

Whenever you perform a dosage calculation, you should think about your answer and determine if it is ________.

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-Convert 352 lb to kilograms.

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An equivalent measure for 5 mL is ____.

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Which of the following is the apothecary equivalent to 30 mL in the metric system?

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The method of dosage calculation in which you set up equivalent fractions and solve for the unknown amount is the ________ method.

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-The physician has ordered erythromycin 40 mg/kg/day po q6h for a child who weighs 33 pounds. Refer to the label shown in the figure. How much will you administer per dose?

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Rosie is a 3-year-old child who has a confirmed bacterial pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. The physician orders Zinacef 50 mg/kg/day IM q6h. Rosie weighs 30 lb. How many milligrams of the medication will Rosie receive in one dose?

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-How much amoxicillin is in each 1 mL of this medicine?

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If the licensed practitioner orders 120 mg of thyroid and each tablet contains 30 mg, how many tablets will the patient be given?

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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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How many capsules will the patient take if the ordered dosage is 500 mg of ampicillin, and each capsule contains 250 mg?

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The licensed practitioner orders 45 mL of a medication. How many tablespoons of the medication should be given?

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Mrs. Adamson is to take 2 tablespoons of medication every 6 hours for 10 days. The pharmacy will have to dispense a total of ________ fluid ounces for this prescription.

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Carson's plan of care is to gain 2 lb each month for the next 4 months. He now weighs 40 kg. At the end of 4 months, Carson should weigh ________ pounds.

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A patient drank 1 cup of coffee, 1/2 cup of juice, and three 8-oz glasses of water. What is the metric equivalent, in liters, of the total amount of fluids the patient drank?

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Bella weighs 110 lb. How many kilograms does she weigh?

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The licensed practitioner orders 0.5 g of ampicillin. Dosage available is 250 mg capsules. The patient should receive ____ capsules for this order.

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

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-The physician ordered 30 mg/kg/day every 8 hours of this medication for an 8-year-old child who weighs 55 pounds. How much medicine will the child receive in one dose.

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The licensed practitioner orders Depakene syrup 15 mg/kg/day divided into 2 doses per day for a child who weighs 33 lb. You have on hand Depakene syrup 250 mg/5 mL. How much syrup will you administer per dose?

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