Question 1

240 minims equals _____ drams.

Accepted Answer

A)   4
B)   0.4
C)   40
D)   13,400 A

Question 2

Which of the following is a standard abbreviation for teaspoon?

Accepted Answer

A)   tbsp
B)   tbs
C)   t
D)   T C

Question 3

Convert 139 kg to pounds: _______________ (round to the nearest tenth and use appropriate unit notation).

Accepted Answer

305.8 lb

Question 4

The physician writes an order for a patient to force fluids to 2.7 L per day. The patient will use a household measure and should be told to drink _______________ of fluids per day.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The physician writes an order for a...

Question 5

At a wellness checkup in June, a 2-year-old child weighed 22 lb, 4 oz. By September, the child had gained 1 lb, 12 oz, and by December the child had gained another 1 lb, 8 oz. How much did the child weigh at the December checkup?

Accepted Answer

A)   24 lb, 14 oz
B)   25 lb, 2 oz
C)   25 lb, 8 oz
D)   25 lb, 12 oz

Question 6

Convert 279 lb to kilograms: _______________ (round to the nearest tenth and use appropriate unit notation).

Accepted Answer

The answer of Convert 279 lb to kilograms: _______________ (round...

Question 7

The correct household notation for 3 drops is

Accepted Answer

A)   3 d
B)   3 dr.
C)   3 gtt.
D)   3 drps.

Question 8

The notation gr vii means

Accepted Answer

A)   3 grams.
B)   3 grains.
C)   7 grams.
D)   7 grains.

Question 9

A prescription specifies that an infant should be given 8 minims of a liquid medication 3 times a day for 14 days. The pharmacist will fill the prescription to the nearest dram. How many drams will the pharmacist supply?

Accepted Answer

A)   4
B)   5
C)   6
D)   7

Question 10

210 minims is how many drams?

Accepted Answer

A)   12,600 drams
B)   3.5 drams
C)   35 drams
D)   126 drams

Question 11

The patient'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, the patient should weigh _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The patient's plan of care is to...

Question 12

Convert 17 oz to milliliters: _______________ (use appropriate unit notation).

Accepted Answer

The answer of Convert 17 oz to milliliters: _______________ (use...

Question 13

A 325 mg aspirin tablet contains 5 grains of aspirin. How many household ounces is this? _________ (round the answer to the nearest ten thousandth and use correct notation)

Accepted Answer

The answer of A 325 mg aspirin tablet contains 5...

Question 14

Convert 30 mg to grains: _______________ (use appropriate unit notation).

Accepted Answer

The answer of Convert 30 mg to grains: _______________ (use...

Question 15

Which type of units are preferred for most dosage calculations?

Accepted Answer

A)   Roman
B)   apothecary
C)   Household
D)   metric

Question 16

In the apothecary system, 60 minims is equal to 1 _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the apothecary system, 60 minims is...

Question 17

Convert 80 fluid ounces to pints: _______________ (use appropriate unit notation).

Accepted Answer

The answer of Convert 80 fluid ounces to pints: _______________...

Question 18

Convert 2,400 mg to grains: _______________ (use appropriate unit notation).

Accepted Answer

The answer of Convert 2,400 mg to grains: _______________ (use...

Question 19

Convert 78 mL to ounces: _______________ (round to the nearest tenth and use appropriate unit notation).

Accepted Answer

The answer of Convert 78 mL to ounces: _______________ (round...

Question 20

Dr. Smithy wrote an order for Mary to take 4 drams of a medication. This is equivalent to

Accepted Answer

A)   60 minims.
B)   1 gr.
C)   30 mL.
D)   1 tablespoon.

Exam 5: Other Systems of Measurement