PHARM QUIZ 2 (CH. 3 AND 4) EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS UPDATE 2023/2024 B, Exams of Nursing

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Fraction - CORRECT ANSWERS A part of a whole number obtained by dividing one number by a larger number. Numerator - CORRECT ANSWERS The top number in a fraction that is divided by the bottom number. Same as the dividend. Denominator - CORRECT ANSWERS The bottom number in a fraction, the dividing number. Same as divisor. Dividend - CORRECT ANSWERS The top number in a fraction that is divided by the bottom number. Same as the numerator. Proper fraction - CORRECT ANSWERS A fraction in which the top number is smaller than the bottom number. The final answer to a proper fraction is always less than the number one. Lowest common denominator - CORRECT ANSWERS The lowest common multiple of the denominators of several fractions. What is the most important consideration when using a calculator to complete drug calculations? - CORRECT ANSWERS Set up the problem correctly, enter problems correctly, always use common sense (DIMS). The term "percent" is related to which number? - CORRECT ANSWERS Percent expressed as a number as part of a hundred; percent means "for each hundred". What is the first step in dividing two fractions? - CORRECT ANSWERS Same, change flip. What should be avoided when expressing decimals? - CORRECT ANSWERS Always use leading zeros, never put trailing zeros. What are the PINCH drugs and what are the nursing considerations when administering these medications? - CORRECT ANSWERS High alert drugs. Potassium, insulin, narcotics, chemotherapy, and heparin. Extra care is needed when handling these drugs.

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Be able to calculate a %. For example what is 20% of 100? - CORRECT ANSWERS 20% of 100 is 20 (.20 x 100) 1000g - CORRECT ANSWERS 1kg 1000mg - CORRECT ANSWERS 1g 3tsp - CORRECT ANSWERS 1tbs 2tbs - CORRECT ANSWERS 1oz What is measured in liters? - CORRECT ANSWERS Liquid How many ounces in a pint? - CORRECT ANSWERS 16 oz Technique when measuring a liquid drug in a medicine cup to ensure an accurate dose. - CORRECT ANSWERS Measure at eye level on a flat surface. How many gtt in an ml? - CORRECT ANSWERS 15-16 gtt = 1ml Adding fractions - CORRECT ANSWERS Only add numerators, must have LCD Subtracting fractions - CORRECT ANSWERS Only add numerators, must have LCD Multiplying fractions - CORRECT ANSWERS Must have all fractions reduced to lowest term, but don't need LCD Quotient - CORRECT ANSWERS the answer to a division problem Fractions to decimals - CORRECT ANSWERS 25/100 = 0.

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Percent to decimal - CORRECT ANSWERS 9% = 0. (2 decimal points to the left) Decimal to percent - CORRECT ANSWERS 0.09 = 9% (2 decimal points to the right) Percent to fraction - CORRECT ANSWERS 20% = 20/100 = 1/ Percent of a number - CORRECT ANSWERS 150 x 0.3 = 30% of 150 Scored tablet - CORRECT ANSWERS can cut in half Don't cut - CORRECT ANSWERS Capsules, long-acting, sustained release, enteric coated Farenheit - CORRECT ANSWERS -freezing point: 32 degrees -boiling point: 212 degrees -normal body temp: 97- Celsius - CORRECT ANSWERS -freezing point: 0 degrees -boiling point: 100 degrees -normal body temp: 36.1-37. Liquid measurements - CORRECT ANSWERS -drops (gtt) -tsp -tbsp -cups -pint -quart -gallon

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Three basic units of the metric system - CORRECT ANSWERS -meter (length) -liter (liquid) -gram (weight) (height - inches/cm) (weight - lb/kg) mEq - CORRECT ANSWERS milliequivalent -used to measure electrolytes Insulin - CORRECT ANSWERS springs cannot be interchanged with non insulin syringes. no common color Heparin - CORRECT ANSWERS Only give SubQ or into an IV site 1 liter - CORRECT ANSWERS 1000 ml 1 kg - CORRECT ANSWERS 1000 g 1 g - CORRECT ANSWERS 1000 mg 1 mg - CORRECT ANSWERS 1000 mcg 1 ounce - CORRECT ANSWERS 30 ml 1 tsp - CORRECT ANSWERS 5 ml 1 tbsp - CORRECT ANSWERS 15 ml 1 kg - CORRECT ANSWERS 2.2 lbs

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1 oz - CORRECT ANSWERS 30 ml 1 pint - CORRECT ANSWERS 5 quarts 3 tsp - CORRECT ANSWERS 1 tbsp