A concentration of w/v is equivalent to mg/mL. Is this statement true or false?
7 Integrated Pharmacy Math Practice Online Quiz Questions
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For an oral-liquid amount, writing 0.5 mL instead of .5 mL follows the decimal-safety guidance in the material. Is this statement true or false?
- A
True
- B
False
In the conversion 0.75g×(1g1,000mg), the unit that cancels is .
In a fictional calculation exercise, an order is for 0.75 g and each tablet contains 250 mg. How many tablets correspond to the order?
- A
1.5 tablets
- B
3 tablets
- C
250 tablets
- D
750 tablets
In a fictional calculation exercise, a solution is labeled 2% w/v. How many milligrams are in 3.75 mL?
In a fictional exercise, a liquid contains 250 mg per 5 mL. What volume contains 375 mg?
- A
5 mL
- B
7.5 mL
- C
10 mL
- D
375 mL
Which practices are recommended checks for a pharmacy calculation? Select all that apply.
- A
Check that units cancel correctly and the final unit matches the quantity requested.
- B
Confirm whether a concentration is stated per milliliter or per 5 milliliters.
- C
Expect a conversion from grams to milligrams to produce a smaller numerical value.
- D
Multiply calculated daily use by calculated days to check the quantity used.
A 1% w/v solution contains . Enter the concentration in milligrams per milliliter.
A fictional tablet supply contains 45 tablets, with directions to take 1.5 tablets twice daily. What is the calculated days’ supply?
For a fictional practice order, a 20 kg patient is prescribed 12 mg/kg as one dose. The supplied liquid contains 120 mg per 5 mL. What volume corresponds to the calculated dose?
- A
5 mL
- B
7.5 mL
- C
10 mL
- D
12 mL
Which statements reflect practical considerations described in the material? Select all that apply.
- A
Household spoons can vary in volume, so a calibrated device is recommended for liquid medication measurement.
- B
For as-needed directions, a stated maximum dose or frequency may be needed for the calculation.
- C
Product limits and local pharmacy or payer rules can affect the days’ supply recorded.
- D
A correct arithmetic result by itself establishes that a dose is clinically appropriate.
In a fictional exercise, an inhaler has 120 usable actuations and the directions are 2 puffs four times daily. What is the calculated supply in days?
- A
12 days
- B
15 days
- C
30 days
- D
60 days
In a fictional practice exercise, a 30 kg patient is prescribed 8 mg/kg as one dose. The supplied liquid contains 160 mg per 5 mL. Calculate the dose in milligrams and the corresponding volume, showing the setup and a backward check that the volume gives the calculated dose.
For a fictional liquid amount less than 1 mL, writing 0.5 mL rather than .5 mL follows the decimal-safety guidance.
- A
True
- B
False
Convert 1.6 mg to micrograms using 1 mg=1,000 mcg. Enter the numeric value in mcg.
A fictional order is for 0.75 g, and each tablet contains 250 mg. How many tablets correspond to the order?
- A
1.5 tablets
- B
3 tablets
- C
0.3 tablets
- D
30 tablets
A fictional solution is labeled 2% w/v. How many milligrams are in 3.75 mL?
- A
7.5 mg
- B
37.5 mg
- C
75 mg
- D
750 mg
A fictional liquid contains 250 mg per 5 mL. What volume contains 375 mg?
- A
5 mL
- B
7.5 mL
- C
10 mL
- D
15 mL
A fictional supply contains 45 tablets, with directions to take 1.5 tablets twice daily. How many days’ supply does the quantity represent?
- A
15 days
- B
22.5 days
- C
30 days
- D
45 days
A fictional 150 mL bottle has directions to use 2.5 mL three times daily. Calculate the supply in days. Enter the numeric value in days.