Pharmacy Technician Calculations Practice Test

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• How many grams are in a 2000 mg dosage?
• How many ml of 25% dextrose are needed to prepare 500ml of 40% dextrose?
• If a dose is stated as 25 mg/ml, how many mg are in 10 ml?
• How many kilograms are in 150 lbs?
• For a patient with a BSA of 1.95, how much drug should be administered if the dose is 40 mg/sq. meter?
• In pharmacology, what does the term 'half-life' refer to?
• How many teaspoons are equivalent to 1 tablespoon?
• How many capsules of clindamycin hydrochloride are needed to prepare 30 ml of a mixture with 600 mg of clindamycin hydrochloride, if each capsule contains 150mg?
• If a prescription requires 250 mg of Metronidazole, how many tablets are needed if each tablet contains 500 mg?
• How much Humulin R (U-100) is required to deliver 45 units?
• A child weighs 30 kg and the dosage is 10 mg/kg. How much medication should the child receive?
• How many milliliters are in 1 teaspoon?
• How many grams are in 5 kg?
• If a prescription reads 150 mL of a solution, how many fluid ounces is this?
• How much gentian violet is required to prepare 100 ml of a 1:10,000 solution?
• You need to inject Magnesium Sulfate 10 mEq into an IV bag. If you have it in a concentration of 4 mEq/mL, how much do you need to inject?
• How many milliliters should the patient take each day if the prescription reads: Amoxicillin 12.5 mg/5ml, Sig 1 tsp t.i.d. Dispense 150 ml?
• The physician prescribes Ferrous Sulfate 500 mg to be taken daily for 30 days. If the concentration is 220 mg/5 mL, how many mL is required for one dose?
• What is the standard drop factor for electronic infusion devices?
• If a prescription states to give 5 ml every 6 hours, how much medication is dispensed for 24 hours?
• When making a 500 mL solution of 20% Dextrose from a 70% solution, how much of the 70% solution do you need?
• How many ml are in 1 tsp?
• What is -15 degrees C in degrees F?
• What is the days supply for a Z-Pak that contains six azithromycin 250 mg tablets, with directions of 500 mg on the first day, followed by 250 mg once daily until gone?
• What Centigrade temperature corresponds to 50 degrees Fahrenheit?
• An IV has been running at 80 ml/hr for 5 hours and 20 minutes. How much solution has been received?
• What does 'qsad' represent in pharmacy calculations?
• What is the gross profit for a prescription that sells for $73.14 with an acquisition cost of $52.10?
• What is a common method to calculate the dose of a medication based on body weight?
• If an IV is set to deliver 30 drops/min and there are 15 drops/ml, what is the infusion rate in ml/hr?
• In which form is the vaccine that must be stored at specific cold temperatures?
• How many mL are in 3.5 L?
• How many mL are required to completely fill a prescription if 342 mL is the provided amount?
• What is the dosage form for Metronidazole if prescribed at 250 mg/5 mL?
• Which of the following is the primary factor in determining the concentration of a solution?
• If a prescription reads: Amoxicillin 250 mg/5ml, dispense 150 ml, what is the dose in household units for 375 mg t.i.d. x 5d?
• How many degrees Fahrenheit are equivalent to 0 degrees Centigrade?
• If a standard prescription includes 12 g of a medication and is to be taken three times daily, how many grams will be taken in one day?
• You dissolved 20g of a drug in 500 ml of solution. What is the percent strength of the solution?
• To administer a medication with a concentration of 5 mg/mL, how much volume is needed for a dose of 20 mg?
• What is the total infusion time scheduled for the Vancomycin order of 500 mL?
• How many fluid ounces are in a cup?
• If a manufacturer recommends a dosage of 500 mg once daily for a patient, which formulation would typically be used for maintenance therapy?
• What is the difference between 'i.v.' and 'i.m.' medication routes?
• What does AWP stand for in pharmaceutical pricing?
• What volume of a solution with a concentration of 25 mg/mL is needed to provide a dose of 20 mg?
• What are the key components to include in a medication error report?
• Which temperature conversion is correct for a temperature of 20 degrees Centigrade in degrees Fahrenheit?
• How much of a 0.5% solution is needed to provide 25 mg of active ingredient?
• Which formula represents the conversion from a child's weight to an appropriate medication dose?
• A compounded prescription calls for 600 gm of white perolatum. How many 1 lb jars should you obtain?
• A liquid medication has a concentration of 0.5 g/100 mL. How many grams are in 450 mL?
• If a patient requires 0.02 g of a medication, how many mg is that?
• What is the result of converting 1 gallon into quarts?
• What is the formula for calculating the total daily dose?
• If a patient takes 250 mg of medication every 8 hours, what is the total daily dosage?
• If 1 liter is infused over 8 hours, what is the rate of infusion in ml/hr?
• What is the total volume in mL required for a 500 mg dose of Ferrous Sulfate if 220 mg are available in every 5 mL?
• How many ml of KCL 2 mEq/ml are needed if the dose is 30 mEq?
• When administering a medication that is highly sensitive to sunlight, what is a key precaution to take?
• What volume of 1% lidocaine is needed to fulfill a 30 mg order?
• What is the freezing point of a Common Solvent in degrees Fahrenheit?
• How many tablespoons are in 1 quart?
• To find the net profit, how do you adjust the gross profit?
• A pharmacist needs to convert 2500 mL to liters. What is the result?
• How many grams of sodium bicarbonate are needed to make 400 ml of a 1:1000 w/v solution?
• What is the required dose of Vancomycin for a patient weighing 165 lb if the order is for 10 mg/kg?
• If a prescription reads: Aspirin 5gr, dispense 100 tablets, what is the dose in milligrams?
• In pharmacy, what does 'qs' refer to in a medication order?
• How many days should a 5 ml bottle of timolol 0.25% ophthalmic solution last if used at a rate of 1 drop twice daily?
• If a patient weighs 70 kg and the prescribed dosage is 5 mg/kg, how much medication will the patient receive?
• What volume of 4.4 mEq/mL concentrated vial of Ca Gluconate is required to achieve 45 mEq?
• How do you calculate the infusion rate for an IV?
• If a dosage calculation requires 25 mg/kg and the patient weighs 60 kg, what is the total dose?
• If the cost for 100 tablets of a drug is $65.50, what is the cost for 30 tablets?
• How many fluid ounces are in 1 liter?
• When converting milliliters to liters, what is the appropriate factor to use?
• What formula provides a more accurate calculation for converting an adult dose to a child's dose based on body surface area?
• How many mL of a concentrated vial containing 4.4 mEq/mL of Ca Gluconate is needed to add 45 mEq to an IV bag?
• What is the value of 2.5 g when converted to mg?
• A drug vial contains 500 mg of a drug in 2 ml of solution. What is its percent strength?
• If a medication is available in a concentration of 2 mg/mL, how many mL are needed for a 40 mg dose?
• Which medication is being ordered for the infusion at a dosage of 10 mg/kg?
• A prescription for an antibiotic requires 250 mg of the drug, and each capsule contains 125 mg. How many capsules should the patient take?
• The boiling point of water is 100 degrees Centigrade. What is this temperature in degrees Fahrenheit?
• A prescription requires Erythromycin 150 mg every six hours for ten days. How much Erythromycin is needed for one dose if you have Erythromycin 250 mg/5 mL?
• If a medication is stored at 2 degrees Centigrade, what is the equivalent in degrees Fahrenheit?
• If a drug has a concentration of 20 mg/mL, how many milliliters would you need for a 100 mg dose?
• How many capsules of clindamycin hydrochloride, each containing 150 mg, are needed for 30 ml of a 1% solution?
• How many gallons of Coca Cola fountain syrup are needed to package 150 bottles of 120 ml per bottle?
• How much of a 0.044% sodium fluoride solution is typically used as a therapeutic dose?
• A patient is prescribed 0.5 g of a medication. How many milligrams is this?
• What is the maximum amount of active ingredient in a 20 gm prescription of a 10% solution?
• What is the conversion of 1 cup into fluid ounces?
• What does the term 'sig' refer to in a prescription?
• If a patient requires 500 mg of a medication and the stocking concentration is 250 mg/5 ml, how many ml are needed?
• If a pharmacy has a stock of 500 tablets of a medication and a patient requires a 30-day supply with a dose of 2 tablets per day, how many tablets can be dispensed?
• If a pharmacist needs to dilute a solution from 10% to 5%, what action is needed?
• A pharmacist needs to convert 75 degrees Fahrenheit to Centigrade for a medication guide. What is the Centigrade equivalent?
• What is the daily dosage of Erythromycin prescribed for a patient over ten days if each dose is 150 mg?
• How many teaspoons equal 20 ml?
• What is the equivalent of 1 grain when converting to milligrams?
• A patient requires 20 mEq of potassium chloride. If the stock solution contains 10 mEq in 5 mL, how many mL are needed?
• How many grams are in 0.75 L of a 2% (w/v) solution?
• Which of the following is used to measure the amount of medication in a solution?
• What is the normal dosage of Ibuprofen for adults per dose?
• How do you calculate the amount of active ingredient in a compounded prescription?
• What is the formula for determining net profit in a pharmacy?
• A prescription is written for tablets of a drug to be taken b.i.d. for 10 days. How many tablets should be dispensed?
• If a patient needs to receive 1 L of IV fluid over 24 hours, what is the infusion rate in mL/hr?
• What does the abbreviation 'PRN' stand for in medication administration?
• A prescription indicates to dispense 15 gr. How many grams is this?
• How do you convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?
• What is the percent strength of a solution with a ratio of 1:100?
• A solution of Halperidol contains 2 mg/mL. How many grams would be present in 473 mL of this solution?
• What does the term 'dosage form' refer to in pharmacy?
• How much Dextrose is in a 5% solution, per 100 mL?
• If a tablet contains 250 mg and the patient needs 1000 mg, how many tablets should be given?
• For a prescription of ibuprofen 10% cream, how much ibuprofen is required to make 20 gm of the cream?
• When converting from milliliters to liters, what is the conversion factor?
• What is the equivalent of 5 mg in micrograms?
• What is the converting factor for pounds to kilograms?
• How many pints are in a quart?
• If water freezes at 0 degrees Centigrade, what is this in degrees Fahrenheit?
• If a drug is to be administered at 0.1 mg per kg body weight, what is the dose for a 90 kg patient?
• Which route of drug administration is known for its rapid absorption?
• If a patient requires 1.5 g of a medication available in 300 mg tablets, how many tablets must the patient take?
• What is the standard concentration for most intravenous solutions?
• If a doctor orders a hydrocortisone treatment at 2.5% concentration, how much hydrocortisone would be required for 100 g of cream?
• How many mEq are in 1 g of sodium chloride? (Molecular weight = 58.5 g)
• A patient has an ampule of digoxin injection containing 500 mcg in 2 ml. How much volume is required to deliver a dose of 0.4 mg?
• What is the calculation for determining the percentage concentration?
• If a prescription for Prevacid specifies #100 with a 2 refill limit but has a 34-day supply limit, how many refills of 34 would be available?
• What is the concentration of a solution in mg/ml if 1 liter contains 500 mg of the active ingredient?
• What is 'pH' and why is it important in pharmacy?
• How much Dextrose is in 500 mL of 20% Dextrose?
• How many grains of codeine are in each tablet of Tylenol #3, if each tablet contains 30 mg of codeine?
• How many micrograms are in each tablet of Synthroid 0.1 mg?
• How many quarts are in a gallon?
• If a prescription calls for 200 mg of a drug in a 100 mL solution, what is the concentration in mg/mL?
• If a patient requires 500 mg of acetaminophen, how many ml of a 160 mg/5 ml solution does the patient need?
• If a solution is prepared with 100 ml containing 10% of a certain drug, how many milligrams are present in the solution?
• In a 70% solution of Dextrose, how many kilograms of Dextrose are in 400 mL of a 1000 mL solution?
• What is the conversion of 1 gram to grains?
• How many micrograms of digoxin are in 0.4 ml of a solution with a concentration of 50 mcg per ml?
• A patient weighing 40 lbs is to receive 100mg/kg/day of ampicillin. What is the total daily dose?
• A physician orders 15 ml of Brand X Antacid Suspension to be taken four times daily. How many days will a 12 oz. bottle last?
• In a solution where 5 grams are dissolved in 250 ml, what is the concentration in grams per liter?
• What formula is used to convert the concentration and volume of an on-hand product to the desired concentration and volume?
• How many grams are in 250 mg?
• What is the difference between a solution and a suspension?
• What is the logical sequence to calculate a liquid's concentration in a pharmacy?
• If the drop factor is 15 gtt/mL and the infusion rate is 60 mL/hr, what is the flow rate?
• In pharmacy calculations, how is gross profit defined?
• What unit of measure do you use to express the concentration of a medication in a solution?
• If a patient requires 500 mg of a medication and the available concentration is 250 mg/ml, how many ml should be administered?
• What is the approximate temperature in Centigrade if it is a hot summer day at 95 degrees Fahrenheit?
• What is the purpose of performing dose calculations in pharmacy?
• How many grams are in 1 ounce?
• What is the total volume in mL for a prescription of 300 mg if the concentration is 150 mg/mL?
• If a patient requires 30 mEq of sodium, and the stock solution is 15 mEq per 10 mL, how many mL will be required?
• How many pounds are there in 1 kilogram?
• What is the appropriate way to measure liquid medication?
• If a 500 ml IV bag is administered over 4 hours, what is the infusion rate?
• What measurement is equivalent to 1 liter?
• You diluted 40 ml of a 50% dextrose solution with water to a total volume of 100 ml. What is the concentration of dextrose in the new solution?
• If a patient needs Penicillin at 50,000 units and the pharmacy dispenses it in vials of 250,000 units, how should it be given?
• To compound 60 g of hydrocortisone cream at a concentration of 2.5%, how much hydrocortisone powder is needed?
• What volume of potassium chloride solution (2 mEq/ml) is needed for 25 mEq?
• A patient requires a medication to be taken at a dose of 500 mg twice a day. If the medication is supplied in 250 mg tablets, how many tablets will be required per day?
• What is the value of 1 teaspoon in milliliters?
• If a solution contains 2 mg/mL of Halperidol, what is the total amount of Halperidol in 100 mL of solution?
• What formula would you use to calculate the volume needed for a percent solution?
• What dose in mg should be given to a child weighing 55 lbs if the drug dose is 250 micrograms per kg of body weight?
• What is the formula for calculating the concentration of a solid solution?
• On a medication label, a temperature of 25 degrees Centigrade is indicated. What is that in degrees Fahrenheit?
• If a child weighs 32 lbs, how much vancomycin should be given per dose at 10mg/kg q 6h IV?
• A patient requires medication that must be stored at a temperature of 4 degrees Centigrade. What is the appropriate Fahrenheit temperature?
• How many 4 oz bottles can be filled from one gallon of Coke Syrup?
• How is a child's dose determined using Clark's Rule?
• The doctor prescribes 150 ml of amoxicillin 250 mg/5ml but switches to chewable tablets. How many tablets are needed for the same dosage?
• Which unit is commonly used to measure dosage for solid medications?
• How much sterile water is needed to create 500 mL of 20% Dextrose when starting with a 1000 mL bag of 70% Dextrose?
• How many ml are in 2 liters of normal saline?
• A patient weighs 121 pounds. What is the patient's weight in kg?
• What is the equivalent of 16 fluid ounces?
• What is the typical volume for a standard intravenous bag?
• If normal saline is 0.9% saline, how much sodium chloride is in 25 ml of it?
• A pharmacy technician is filling a prescription for a liquid medication at a concentration of 250 mg/5 ml. How many ml are needed to provide a dosage of 1 gram?
• If reconstituting a liquid antibiotic requires 90 ml of distilled water and 1/3 of the water should be added first, how much water is needed to moisten the powder?
• How many milligrams of sodium fluoride are in a 10 mL dose of a solution containing 0.044% sodium fluoride?
• If a patient has a prescription for 120 mL of a syrup taking 15 mL daily, how many days will the syrup last?
• In an IV solution with 5 mg of a drug per ml, what is the required infusion rate if the patient needs 100 mg per hour?
• Which of the following is typically not a route of medication administration?
• If a drug must be diluted 1:5, how much diluent is needed for 10 mL of the drug?
• How many units are in 0.5 mL of insulin if the concentration is 100 units/mL?
• What unit of measurement is commonly used to express medication dosage for liquids?
• A vial of medication contains 10 mg/mL. How many mL are needed for a 50 mg dose?
• Which of the following is equivalent to 0.4 mg in micrograms?
• What is the metric equivalent of 2.2 pounds?
• Convert a warm temperature of 77 degrees Fahrenheit to Centigrade. What is the outcome?
• What is the total cost for a prescription priced at $35.50 if a 10% discount is applied?
• How many days supply does metronidazole vaginal gel 70 g with directions of 5 g twice daily provide?
• What is the standard conversion factor for converting grams to milliliters for solids?
• When should the lead pharmacy technician reorder billing forms if 80% of a full case (20 packages) has been used?
• Which of these statements best describes the relationship between gross profit and net profit?
• If a prescribed drug dosage is 500 mg and it is available as 200 mg/5ml, how many teaspoonfuls are needed for the correct dosage?
• A patient takes 2 teaspoonfuls of sucralfate four times a day. How much suspension will be used in 72 hours?
• A bottle contains 500 mL of a solution with 2% concentration. What is the total grams of solute present?
• If a prescription reading EES 200 is prescribed with Sig 1 tsp t.i.d. and Dispense 150 ml, how many days will the prescription last?
• In medication administration, what does 'PRN' stand for?
• What is the purpose of calculating a child's medication dosage based on weight?
• When converting milliliters to liters, what factor do you use?
• What is the equivalent of 1/4 grain of Codeine in milligrams?
• What is the rule for converting Roman numerals?
• What is the formula to calculate the dosage in mg based on the patient's weight in kg?
• How much change should you give a patient who pays $50.00 for 3 prescriptions with a $10 copay on each?
• What is the total volume in ml of a 1:5 w/v solution made from 20 grams of solute?
• When converting pounds to kilograms, which conversion factor is used?
• How is the concentration for a liquid solution calculated?
• How many ml of a 20% solution should be added to 50 ml of a 40% solution to obtain a 25% solution?
• How do you calculate the total volume of mixed solutions?
• You need to measure gentamicin 80 mg from a vial with a concentration of 40 mg/ml. What volume should be measured?
• What is the main purpose of using a syringe for administering medication?
• If the order is for 500 mg of a drug, how many grams is this?
• What is the maximum storage temperature in degrees Celsius for the Oral Polio Virus Vaccine?
• If 250 mg of penicillin VK is equivalent to 400,000 Units, how many Units are in 1 mg of penicillin VK?
• If a patient is prescribed Humulin N insulin 20 ml at a dose of 40 U daily, how many days will the supply last?
• If a refrigerator is set to 0 degrees Fahrenheit, how cold is that in Degrees Centigrade?
• How would you express 500 mg in grams?
• If a patient requires 25 mg every 12 hours, how many doses will they receive in a week?
• What is the equivalent of 1 liter in milliliters?
• If an albuterol inhaler delivers 90 mcg per actuation, and each container delivers 200 actuations, how many mg are delivered in each dose of 2 actuations?
• If a patient has a temperature of 37°C, what is it in Fahrenheit?
• If the temperature in a refrigerator is set at 45 degrees Fahrenheit, what is this temperature in degrees Centigrade, rounded to the nearest whole degree?
• A child's dosage of cefadroxil is 30 mg/kg/day for 14 days. If the child weighs 44 pounds, what is the smallest bottle size needed to provide enough medication?
• When calculating dosages, what unit is often used to express small volumes of liquid?
• If a patient is prescribed anticoagulant therapy at 2.5 mg/kg, what is the dose for a 70 kg patient?
• When administering an intramuscular injection, what is the most critical factor to consider?
• How many mL are in 1 fluid ounce?
• What is the conversion formula to change degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Centigrade?
• How many ounces are in one pound?
• For a medication with a standard dose of 75 mg per individual, how many individuals can be treated with a 3g vial of that medication?
• What is the equivalent volume of 1 fluid ounce in milliliters?
• Which calculation is necessary to convert from mg to grams?
• How many mg is in 1 liter of a 0.9% sodium chloride solution?