Deck 6: Systems of Measurement in Veterinary Pharmacology

Question 1

How many fluid ounces are in 1 quart?

A)16
B)8
C)24
D)32

Answer 1

32

Question 2

To measure to one-hundredth of a unit, use the prefix ______.

A)micro
B)milli
C)centi
D)kilo

Answer 2

centi

Question 3

The dosage of a drug is 3 mg per kilogram of body weight. How many mg should be given to a rabbit weighing 12 pounds?

A)16.36 mg
B)4 mg
C)36 mg
D)8.8mg

Answer 3

16.36 mg

Question 4

Which measurement system used in pharmacology uses the "drop"?

A)Unit system
B)Household system
C)Metric system
D)Apothecary system

Question 5

If the dose of a drug is 5 mg, how many doses are contained in 25 mg?

A)20
B)10
C)5
D)15

Question 6

You want to divide a large liter into several smaller containers. How many containers would you need, if you started with 3.45 L and were dividing it into containers that held 100 mL?

A)35
B)3
C)5
D)345

Question 7

The medication you wish to prescribe for an ill cat weighing 8.8 pounds is three fluid ounces per kilogram. How much will you write the prescription for?

A)1-1/2 cups
B)1 gallon
C)2 pints
D)3 quarts

Question 8

When measuring the weight of an animal, which base unit of measure would be used?

A)Grain
B)Meter
C)Liter
D)Gram

Question 9

Solve the equation 4,768 mg = _____ g.

A)47.68
B)0.4768
C)4.768
D)476.8

Question 10

You need to convert a solution of 57 mL to liters. Which of the following is the correct amount of liters?

A)0.0057
B)0.57
C)5.7
D)0.057

Question 11

On the Fahrenheit scale what is the difference between the freezing and the boiling points?

A)100 degrees
B)180 degrees
C)32 degrees
D)75 degrees

Question 12

If a dog's temperature is 102 °F, you can convert it to ____°C.

A)38.8
B)70
C)126
D)24.6

Question 13

The dosage of a drug is 0.05 mg per kg of body weight. How many mcg should be given to a dog weighing 28.5 kg?

A)1.425 mcg
B)1,425 mcg
C)142.5 mcg
D)14.25 mcg

Question 14

If the total amount of 18 L of medicine represents 360 doses, how many mL are in each dose?

A)0.05 mL
B)50 mL
C)6.48 mL
D)648 mL

Question 15

Solve the equation 396 gr = _____ g.

A)2.57
B)25.7
C)257
D)0.257

Question 16

You need to convert the amount of medicine needed for an ill guinea pig from kilograms to grams. The bottle only lists weights in kilograms. How many kilograms is a guinea pig who weighs 75 g?

A)0.075
B)7.5
C)0.75
D)0.0075

Question 17

If each dose of medicine is 200 mg, how many doses are in 86 g of medicine?

A)0.430
B)43
C)4.3
D)430

Question 18

How many grams are in 2.75 micrograms?

A)0 .00275 g
B)0 .00000275 g
C)0 .275 g
D)0 .0275 g

Question 19

A ferret's temperature is 37.2 °C. What would the temperature be in °F?

A)34.9
B)66.9
C)2.8
D)98.96

Question 20

How many pints are in a gallon?

A)2
B)4
C)6
D)8

Question 21

How are drugs reconstituted?

A)A pill is formed.
B)A powder is made.
C)A solvent is added.
D)A capsule is created.

Question 22

Ampicillin comes in a vial containing 25 g of ampicillin. It can be diluted with sterile water for injection in volumes of 104.5 mL (final concentration 200 mg/mL), 79.0 mL (final concentration 250 mg/mL), or 41.0 mL (final concentration 400 mg/mL). If the 25 g ampicillin vial is diluted with 41.0 mL of sterile water, how many mL would be given to an animal needing a 1,200-mg dose of ampicillin?

A)6 mL
B)3 mL
C)2 mL
D)4 mL

Question 23

What is the dissolved substance called?

A)Solute
B)Miscible
C)Concentration
D)Solvent

Question 24

When preparing a solution, how will you determine the amount of solvent needed make the finished solution?

A)Divide the amount of liquid drug into the total amount.
B)Add the volume of liquid drug.
C)Cross multiple the amount of liquid drug.
D)Subtract the volume of liquid drug.

Question 25

How do you determine the amount of pure drug needed to make a solution?

A)Use 100 percent pure drug all the time.
B)Use the ratio - proportion method.
C)Use a stock solution and then add more if needed.
D)Use solvents and then add equal parts.