Question 1

How many milliliters of diluent are needed to dilute 500 mL of 70% dextrose to 50% dextrose?

Accepted Answer

A)  200 
B)  500 
C)  700 
D)  1000 
A)  200 
B)  500 
C)  700 
D)  1000

Question 2

How much 1% boric acid solution and 5% boric acid solution are needed to make 60 mL of a 3% boric acid solution?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 mL of 1% boric acid solution; 50 mL of 5% boric acid solution 
B)  20 mL of 1% boric acid solution; 40 mL of 5% boric acid solution 
C)  30 mL of 1% boric acid solution; 30 mL of 5% boric acid solution 
D)  40 mL of 1% boric acid solution; 20 mL of 5% boric acid solution 
A)  10 mL of 1% boric acid solution; 50 mL of 5% boric acid solution 
B)  20 mL of 1% boric acid solution; 40 mL of 5% boric acid solution 
C)  30 mL of 1% boric acid solution; 30 mL of 5% boric acid solution 
D)  40 mL of 1% boric acid solution; 20 mL of 5% boric acid solution

Question 3

The numerical value of any conversion factor is always:

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  5 
D)  10 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  5 
D)  10

Question 4

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

Question 5

A 44-pound child is prescribed azithromycin (Zithromax) oral suspension 10 mg/kg/d for 3 days. What is the daily dose in milliliters? The available strength is 100 mg/5 mL.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  15 
D)  20 
A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  15 
D)  20

Question 6

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

Question 7

A 60-pound child is prescribed amoxicillin 20 mg/kg at bedtime * 10days for otitis media prophylaxis. How many milligrams should be administered per dose?

Accepted Answer

A)  545 
B)  600 
C)  1090 
D)  1200 
A)  545 
B)  600 
C)  1090 
D)  1200

Question 8

What is the infusion rate in millimeters per hour if 500 mL is infused over 4 hours?

Accepted Answer

A)  62.5 mL/hr 
B)  100 mL/hr 
C)  125 mL/hr 
D)  200 mL/hr 
A)  62.5 mL/hr 
B)  100 mL/hr 
C)  125 mL/hr 
D)  200 mL/hr

Question 9

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

Question 10

How many milliliters of potassium chloride (KCl) solution should be added to 1 L of intravenous (IV) normal saline if 65 mEq total is needed? KCl is supplied in 2 mEq/mL.

Accepted Answer

A)  15 
B)  30 
C)  32.5 
D)  65 
A)  15 
B)  30 
C)  32.5 
D)  65

Question 11

A bottle with the measurement 4 fl   would hold:

Accepted Answer

A)  2 fluid ounces 
B)  4 fluid ounces 
C)  120 mL 
D)  B and C 
A)  2 fluid ounces 
B)  4 fluid ounces 
C)  120 mL 
D)  B and C

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

A prescription order for 1/2 gram would best be written as:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

What is 99 in Roman numerals?

Accepted Answer

A)  LXXXXIX 
B)  CIX 
C)  XCIX 
D)  XCVIIII 
A)  LXXXXIX 
B)  CIX 
C)  XCIX 
D)  XCVIIII

Question 15

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

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

Question 17

One fluid dram is often approximated to equal:

Accepted Answer

A)  1 tsp 
B)  15 mL 
C)  1 Tbsp 
D)  A and B 
A)  1 tsp 
B)  15 mL 
C)  1 Tbsp 
D)  A and B

Question 18

The fraction 3/4 has the same value as:

Accepted Answer

A)  75% 
B)  0.75 
C)  0.075 
D)  A and B 
A)  75% 
B)  0.75 
C)  0.075 
D)  A and B

Question 19

How much of an error would occur if a technician filled a 1-microgram (mcg) order with a 1-milligram (mg) dose?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 times the requested dose 
B)  100 times the requested dose 
C)  1000 times the requested dose 
D)  10,000 times the requested dose 
A)  10 times the requested dose 
B)  100 times the requested dose 
C)  1000 times the requested dose 
D)  10,000 times the requested dose

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 6: Conversions and Calculations

How many milliliters of diluent are needed to dilute 500 mL of 70% dextrose to 50% dextrose?

How much 1% boric acid solution and 5% boric acid solution are needed to make 60 mL of a 3% boric acid solution?

The numerical value of any conversion factor is always:

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.)

A 44-pound child is prescribed azithromycin (Zithromax) oral suspension 10 mg/kg/d for 3 days. What is the daily dose in milliliters? The available strength is 100 mg/5 mL.

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?

A 60-pound child is prescribed amoxicillin 20 mg/kg at bedtime * 10days for otitis media prophylaxis. How many milligrams should be administered per dose?

What is the infusion rate in millimeters per hour if 500 mL is infused over 4 hours?

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

How many milliliters of potassium chloride (KCl) solution should be added to 1 L of intravenous (IV) normal saline if 65 mEq total is needed? KCl is supplied in 2 mEq/mL.

A bottle with the measurement 4 fl would hold:

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

A prescription order for 1/2 gram would best be written as:

What is 99 in Roman numerals?

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

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?

One fluid dram is often approximated to equal:

The fraction 3/4 has the same value as:

How much of an error would occur if a technician filled a 1-microgram (mcg) order with a 1-milligram (mg) dose?

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

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