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5 Pharmacy Calculations Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 5 Pharmacy Calculations, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
True or false
1 point

True or false: A U.S. fluid ounce and an ounce of mass are interchangeable units.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

02
Choose one
1 point

Convert 0.75 g0.75\text{ g} to milligrams. Choose the correct value.

  1. A

    75 mg75\text{ mg}

  2. B

    750 mg750\text{ mg}

  3. C

    7,500 mg7{,}500\text{ mg}

  4. D

    0.075 mg0.075\text{ mg}

03
Fill in the blank
1 point

For a medication value below one, use a before the decimal point, as in 0.5 mL0.5\text{ mL}.

04
Written response
1 point

A suspension contains 250 mg250\text{ mg} per 5 mL5\text{ mL}. What volume provides a 375 mg375\text{ mg} dose?

05
Choose all
1 point

Select all appropriate practices when preparing and measuring an oral-liquid dose.

  1. A

    Use the product’s labeled concentration for the calculation.

  2. B

    Measure the dose with an unmarked household spoon if a dosing device is unavailable.

  3. C

    Shake a suspension before measuring when the product directions call for it.

  4. D

    Use an appropriately marked oral syringe or other dosing device.

06
Choose one
1 point

A prescription calls for 500 mg500\text{ mg}, and the available tablets contain 250 mg250\text{ mg} each. How many tablets provide one dose?

  1. A

    0.5 tablet

  2. B

    1 tablet

  3. C

    2 tablets

  4. D

    4 tablets

07
True or false
1 point

True or false: For insulin, units can be treated as milliliters when estimating how much to dispense.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

08
Fill in the blank
1 point

An order specifies 10 mg/kg10\text{ mg/kg} for a patient weighing 20 kg20\text{ kg}. The calculated amount per dose is mg.

09
Written response
1 point

A patient has 4545 tablets and takes 11 tablet every 88 hours. Assuming three doses each day, what is the days’ supply?

10
Choose all
1 point

Select all statements supported by safe quantity-calculation practice for changing or variable directions.

  1. A

    Calculate the quantity needed for each period of a changing schedule, then add the amounts.

  2. B

    Use the first period’s daily amount for the entire course, regardless of later directions.

  3. C

    Refer unclear directions or duration to the pharmacist rather than guessing.

  4. D

    Use the maximum stated use for a variable or as-needed direction only when pharmacy policy and the prescription support that method.

11
Choose one
1 point

Using the convenient approximation 2.2 lb/kg2.2\text{ lb/kg}, about how many kilograms is a weight of 44 lb44\text{ lb}?

  1. A

    Approximately 2 kg2\text{ kg}

  2. B

    Approximately 10 kg10\text{ kg}

  3. C

    Approximately 20 kg20\text{ kg}

  4. D

    Approximately 44 kg44\text{ kg}

12
Choose one
1 point

A taper is 44 tablets daily for 22 days, then 33 daily for 22 days, then 22 daily for 22 days, then 11 daily for 22 days. How many tablets are needed for the full 88-day schedule?

  1. A

    10 tablets

  2. B

    20 tablets

  3. C

    24 tablets

  4. D

    40 tablets

13
Open ended
1 point

A prescription directs 44 tablets daily for 22 days, then 33 daily for 22 days, then 22 daily for 22 days, then 11 daily for 22 days. How many tablets are needed for the full course? Briefly explain how you calculate the quantity and one appropriate check or safety step.

14
Choose one
1 point

A liquid is prescribed at 5 mL5\text{ mL} every 66 hours for 77 days. If all four scheduled doses are taken each day, what total volume is needed?

  1. A

    35 mL35\text{ mL}

  2. B

    140 mL140\text{ mL}

  3. C

    280 mL280\text{ mL}

  4. D

    560 mL560\text{ mL}

15
True or false
1 point

True or false: For variable or as-needed directions, calculate days’ supply from the stated maximum use only when pharmacy policy and the prescription support that method.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

16
Choose one
1 point

A medication direction specifies 11 U.S. tablespoon. What volume is this equivalent to using the standard medication-measure conversion?

  1. A

    5 mL5\text{ mL}

  2. B

    15 mL15\text{ mL}

  3. C

    29.57 mL29.57\text{ mL}

  4. D

    237 mL237\text{ mL}

17
Choose one
1 point

Which example describes the concentration of an oral liquid product?

  1. A

    A prescribed amount of 250 mg250\text{ mg} per dose

  2. B

    A dispensed quantity of 100 mL100\text{ mL}

  3. C

    A liquid product labeled 250 mg/5 mL250\text{ mg}/5\text{ mL}

  4. D

    A tablet strength of 250 mg250\text{ mg} per tablet

18
Choose one
1 point

A prescription calls for 500 mg500\text{ mg} per dose, and the available tablets contain 250 mg250\text{ mg} each. How many tablets are needed per dose?

  1. A

    0.50.5 tablet per dose

  2. B

    22 tablets per dose

  3. C

    22 tablets per day

  4. D

    250250 tablets per dose

19
Written response
1 point

An order specifies 10 mg/kg10\text{ mg/kg} for a patient weighing 20 kg20\text{ kg}. What dose per administration does this calculate to? Enter the numeric value in mg; use zero tolerance.

20
Written response
1 point

A patient has 150 mL150\text{ mL} of liquid and takes 5 mL5\text{ mL} twice daily. For how many days will it last at that schedule? Enter the number of days; use zero tolerance.