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1 Medication Measurement and Conversion Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 1 Medication Measurement and Conversion, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
True or false
1 point

True or false: A fluid ounce and an ounce by weight measure the same kind of quantity.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

02
Choose one
1 point

Which notation follows the chapter’s guidance for writing a half-milligram amount safely?

  1. A

    0.5 mg

  2. B

    .5 mg

  3. C

    0.50 mg

  4. D

    5.0 mg

03
Fill in the blank
1 point

Complete the guidance: For a value below one, use a ; avoid an unnecessary after a decimal.

04
Choose one
1 point

Using the approximate learning equivalent 1 tsp=5 mL1\ \mathrm{tsp} = 5\ \mathrm{mL}, what volume is 2 tsp2\ \mathrm{tsp}?

  1. A

    5 mL5\ \mathrm{mL}

  2. B

    10 mL10\ \mathrm{mL}

  3. C

    15 mL15\ \mathrm{mL}

  4. D

    30 mL30\ \mathrm{mL}

05
Written response
1 point

Using 1 Tbsp≈15 mL1\ \mathrm{Tbsp} \approx 15\ \mathrm{mL}, convert 45 mL45\ \mathrm{mL} to tablespoons. Enter the numeric value.

06
Fill in the blank
1 point

Complete both metric equivalents: 1 g=1\ \mathrm{g} = mg, and 1 L=1\ \mathrm{L} = mL. Enter a number in each blank.

07
True or false
1 point

True or false: If a dose calculation gives a mathematical quantity of 34\frac{3}{4} tablet, the tablet can always be split to provide that amount.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

08
Choose one
1 point

Convert 0.125 L0.125\ \mathrm{L} to millilitres using 1 L=1,000 mL1\ \mathrm{L} = 1{,}000\ \mathrm{mL}.

  1. A

    0.0125 mL0.0125\ \mathrm{mL}

  2. B

    12.5 mL12.5\ \mathrm{mL}

  3. C

    125 mL125\ \mathrm{mL}

  4. D

    1,250 mL1{,}250\ \mathrm{mL}

09
Written response
1 point

Convert 650 mcg650\ \mathrm{mcg} to mg. Enter the numeric value.

10
Choose all
1 point

Select all sound practices for converting measurements.

  1. A

    Arrange the conversion factor so the unwanted unit cancels.

  2. B

    For a larger-to-smaller metric conversion, multiply by the number of smaller units in one larger unit.

  3. C

    Ignore units and move the decimal point based only on how the numbers look.

  4. D

    Treat a fluid ounce and an ounce by weight as interchangeable.

11
Written response
1 point

A quantity of 12 mg12\ \mathrm{mg} is distributed through 4 mL4\ \mathrm{mL}. What is the amount per mL? Enter the numeric value.

12
Choose all
1 point

Which values are equivalent to 0.04 g0.04\ \mathrm{g}? Select all correct answers.

  1. A

    40 mg40\ \mathrm{mg}

  2. B

    40,000 mcg40{,}000\ \mathrm{mcg}

  3. C

    400 mcg400\ \mathrm{mcg}

  4. D

    0.04 mcg0.04\ \mathrm{mcg}

13
Choose one
1 point

A solution contains 18 mg18\ \mathrm{mg} in 6 mL6\ \mathrm{mL}. How many milligrams are in 2 mL2\ \mathrm{mL}, assuming the same concentration?

  1. A

    3 mg3\ \mathrm{mg}

  2. B

    5 mg5\ \mathrm{mg}

  3. C

    6 mg6\ \mathrm{mg}

  4. D

    9 mg9\ \mathrm{mg}

14
Written response
1 point

Using 11 U.S. cup ≈240 mL\approx 240\ \mathrm{mL}, convert 12\frac{1}{2} cup to mL. Enter the numeric value.

15
Choose one
1 point

Using 1 kg≈2.2 lb1\ \mathrm{kg} \approx 2.2\ \mathrm{lb}, convert 154 lb154\ \mathrm{lb} to kilograms.

  1. A

    60 kg60\ \mathrm{kg}

  2. B

    70 kg70\ \mathrm{kg}

  3. C

    154 kg154\ \mathrm{kg}

  4. D

    338.8 kg338.8\ \mathrm{kg}

16
Open ended
1 point

Convert 0.75 g0.75\ \mathrm{g} to milligrams. Show a conversion factor that cancels grams, give the result, and briefly explain whether the numerical value should increase or decrease and why.

17
True or false
1 point

True or false: A fluid ounce measures volume, while an ounce by weight measures mass, so they should not be treated as interchangeable.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

18
Choose one
1 point

For measuring an actual liquid medicine dose, which tool is recommended instead of an ordinary household spoon?

  1. A

    An ordinary household spoon

  2. B

    A calibrated oral syringe

  3. C

    A fluid ounce measure used as a mass measure

  4. D

    A household cup

19
Choose one
1 point

Convert 0.75 g0.75\ \mathrm{g} to milligrams using 1 g=1,000 mg1\ \mathrm{g}=1{,}000\ \mathrm{mg}. Which result is correct?

  1. A

    0.075 mg0.075\ \mathrm{mg}

  2. B

    75 mg75\ \mathrm{mg}

  3. C

    750 mg750\ \mathrm{mg}

  4. D

    7,500 mg7{,}500\ \mathrm{mg}

20
Choose one
1 point

Using the approximate learning equivalent 1 Tbsp=15 mL1\ \mathrm{Tbsp}=15\ \mathrm{mL}, what volume is equivalent to 2 Tbsp2\ \mathrm{Tbsp}?

  1. A

    10 mL10\ \mathrm{mL}

  2. B

    15 mL15\ \mathrm{mL}

  3. C

    30 mL30\ \mathrm{mL}

  4. D

    45 mL45\ \mathrm{mL}