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Choose the correct multiple choice answer.

1

The amount of drug the physician has ordered along with the frequency is called:
A)the dosage unit
B)the dose on hand
C)the ordered dosage
D)the dosage strength
2

The amount of drug per dosage unit is called:
A)the dosage strength
B)the ordered dosage
C)the dosage unit
D)the dose on hand
3

The specific amount of drug available in a dosage unit is also called:
A)the ordered dosage
B)the dose on hand
C)the dosage strength
D)the dosage unit
4

A physician's order states to give 150mcg of a medication. The tablets on hand state the strength as 0.075mg. How many tablets are needed?
A)1 tablet
B)1 1/2 tablets
C)2 tablets
D)3 tablets
5

Maria receives a prescription for a patient that reads, "Augmentin 400mg/5mL Suspension, Sig: Take 4mL by mouth twice daily for 10 days." How many milligrams is the patient receiving per dose?
A)400mg
B)320mg
C)200mg
D)80mg
6

Claudia needs to give a patient 80mg of furosemide IV stat. The vial gives the concentration as 100mg/10mL. How many milliliters does Claudia need?
A)1mL
B)10mL
C)6mL
D)8mL
7

A patient is given a prescription for Dilantin 125mg/5mL suspension. The directions state the patient must take 500mg three times daily. How many milliliters will the patient need to take?
A)20mL
B)5mL
C)30mL
D)15mL
8

A doctor calls in a prescription for Amoxil 0.5g tablets. The pharmacy only has 250mg tablets in stock. How many tablets would the patient need to take to receive the correct dosage?
A)4
B)1
C)2
D)3
9

A patient is ordered to receive 1gr of Phenobarbital. The nurse has 30mg tablets on hand. How many tablets does he need to give to the patient?
A)4
B)6
C)1
D)2
10

Jennifer needs to administer 2mg of morphine to her patient. The only strength of morphine available is 4mg/mL. How much of this morphine solution does Jennifer need to administer?
A)1mL
B)2mL
C)3mL
D)0.5 mL
11

Risperdal 2mg tablets are ordered for a patient. The only strength on hand is Risperdal 0.5mg tablets. How many tablets are needed for each dose?
A)2 tablets
B)6 tablets
C)8 tablets
D)none of the above
12

A patient's Exelon dosage was increased from 3mg to 4.5mg. The dosage strength on hand is 1.5mg capsules. How many capsules are needed to administer the new dosage?
A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4
13

Ampicillin 2000mg IVPB is ordered for a patient in Labor and Delivery. How many grams will this patient receive in each dose?
A)1
B)2
C)3
D)none of the above
14

An order states that a patient must receive a Duragesic 0.1mg patch. The only strength on hand is 25mcg per patch. How many patches are needed to reach the ordered amount?
A)2
B)3
C)4
D)1
15

A mother is told to give 2 teaspoons of Tylenol Suspension to her child. The concentration is 160mg/5mL. How many milligrams of Tylenol will the child receive with each dose?
A)160mg
B)300mg
C)240mg
D)320mg
16

A doctor writes an order for the patient to receive 90g of Lactulose. The concentration is 30g/15mL. How many ounces will the patient need to take to receive the correct dosage?
A)2
B)4
C)1.5
D)3
17

A patient is given a prescription for Cefzil 500mg tablets. The directions state that the patient is to take, "1 tab po bid X 14 days." How many tablets will the pharmacist need to dispense?
A)28
B)21
C)14
D)7
18

A nurse needs to administer 1/2 tablespoonful of Benadryl 12.5mg/5mL elixir. How many teaspoons is this equal to?
A)1 teaspoon
B)1 1/2 teaspoon
C)2 teaspoon
D)none of the above
19

A pharmacy technician needs to admix a 2gm IVPB of Magnesium Sulfate. The strength on hand contains 1gm/2mL. How many milliliters will he need to mix this IVPB?
A)1mL
B)2mL
C)3mL
D)4mL
20

A physician writes an order for Levophed 16mg IV drip to be prepared. The strength on hand is 4mg/4mL. How many milliliters will be needed for this IV drip?
A)16mL
B)12mL
C)8mL
D)4mL





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