Deck 15: Measurement Systems

Question 1

The metric system is based on the decimal system, which is based on units of

A) 1
B) 10
C) 100
D) 1000

Answer 1

10

Question 2

Which of the following is most often used in measurements in medication administration?

A) milliequivalents
B) grain
C) milligram
D) kilograms

Answer 2

milligram

Question 3

Which measuring parameter is used for liquids?

A) weight
B) volume
C) length
D) quantity

Answer 3

volume

Question 4

All the following are measuring systems used to measure medications and solutions, EXCEPT

A) metric
B) standard
C) apothecary
D) household

Question 5

Which is the most commonly used measuring parameter for liquids in the metric system?

A) tablespoon
B) gram
C) milliliter
D) ounces

Question 6

How many micrograms are in one milligram?

A) 10
B) 100
C) 1000
D) 10,000

Question 7

In the metric system, the prefix micro- denotes

A) one millionth of a unit
B) one thousandth of a unit
C) one hundredth of a unit
D) one tenth of a unit

Question 8

In the metric system, the prefix kilo- denotes

A) one millionth of a unit
B) one thousandth of a unit
C) one hundredth of a unit
D) one thousand units

Question 9

Which of the following measurements is used in the apothecary system for weight?

A) grain
B) milligram
C) gram
D) milligram.

Question 10

One grain in the apothecary system is equal to

A) 15 mg
B) 30 mg
C) 60 mg
D) 120 mg

Question 11

Which unit of measure is appropriate for a patient's weight?

A) gram
B) milligram
C) kilograms
D) dekagrams

Question 12

Which measuring system will the health care provider use most often?

A) metric
B) standard
C) apothecary
D) household

Question 13

One cubic centimeter is considered equivalent to how many milliliter(s)?

A) 1
B) 2
C) 5
D) 10

Question 14

How many centimeters are there in one inch?

A) 2
B) 2.54
C) 3.45
D) 5.24

Question 15

How many milligrams are in 1 gram?

A) 10
B) 100
C) 1000
D) 10000

Question 16

How many pounds are in one kilogram?

A) 1
B) 2.0
C) 2.2
D) 3.2

Question 17

Which of the following drugs is commonly ordered in milliequivalents (mEq)?

A) sodium bicarbonate
B) heparin
C) aspirin
D) vitamin E

Question 18

Which is the smallest measurement used in the apothecary system for volume?

A) milliliter
B) minim
C) dram
D) ounce

Question 19

In the metric system, the prefix milli- denotes

A) one millionth of a unit
B) one thousandth of a unit
C) one hundredth of a unit
D) one thousand units

Question 20

The least used measuring parameter for dosage calculations is

A) weight
B) volume
C) length
D) concentration

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT measured in USP units?

A) tetracycline
B) insulin
C) heparin
D) penicillin

Question 22

If you want to convert milligrams to grams, you must divide by

A) 10
B) 100
C) 1000
D) 10,000

Question 23

A gram is the basic unit of ____________________ in the metric system.

Question 24

Which of the following is an example of a drug that is measured in milliequivalents?

A) sodium chloride
B) sodium bicarbonate
C) magnesium sulfate
D) calcium sulfate

Question 25

One milliliter is considered to be how many drops?

A) 5
B) 10
C) 15
D) 30

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a measurement commonly used in medication administration?

A) microgram
B) kilogram
C) milligram
D) gram

Question 27

The basic unit of volume in the metric system is the

A) milliliter
B) cubic centimeter
C) minim
D) liter

Question 28

The system of measurement used in most homes that is not an accurate system for the measurement of medications is the ____________________ system.

Question 29

One dram is considered equivalent to how many grains?

A) 30
B) 60
C) 90
D) 120

Question 30

One gram is equivalent to how many micrograms?

A) 10
B) 100
C) 1000
D) 1,000,000

Question 31

The ____________________ is an old English system of weights.

Question 32

Which of the following measurement systems is the most accurate and is commonly used in the United States?

A) household
B) metric
C) apothecary
D) avoirdupois

Question 33

One grain is equivalent to how many milligrams?

A) 60
B) 30
C) 15
D) 5

Question 34

One gram is equal to approximately how many grains?

A) 15
B) 30
C) 60
D) 90

Question 35

A prescription order reads to dispense 1 pound of triamcinolone 0.1% cream. How many grams should be dispensed?

A) 100 grams
B) 128 gram
C) 454 grams
D) 548 grams

Question 36

The ____________________ system is an old English system of measurement.

Question 37

How many centimeters are equivalent to one meter?

A) 10
B) 50
C) 100
D) 1000

Question 38

A liter is the basic unit for ____________________ in the metric system.

Question 39

The basic unit of weight in the metric system is the

A) gram
B) meter
C) grain
D) minim

Question 40

How many ounces are considered to equal to 250 mL?

A) 4
B) 8
C) 10
D) 16

Question 41

How many kilograms (kg) does a 165 pound person weigh?

Question 42

How many milliliters (mL) are in 2 teaspoons?

Question 43

The metric unit of volume is the ____________________.

Question 44

The international name for the metric system is the ____________________.

Question 45

How many teaspoons are in 480 milliliters (mL)?

Question 46

An ounce is equivalent to ____________________ drams.

Question 47

The worldwide standard system of measurement is the ____________________ system.

Question 48

How many milliliters (mL) are there in 2 tablespoons?

Question 49

One cubic centimeter is considered equivalent to ____________________ milliliter.

Question 50

The basic unit for length in the metric system is the ____________________.

Question 51

How many mL are in 1.25 L of a intravenous solution of 0.9% Sodium Chloride?

Question 52

How many milliliters (mL) are in 3 quarts?

Question 53

The metric unit of mass (weight) is the ____________________.

Question 54

How many milliliters (mL) are there in 1 ounce?

Question 55

How many tablespoons are in 30 milliliters (mL)?

Question 56

How many milliliters (mL) are in 4 ounces?

Question 57

One liter is equal to ____________________ quarts.

Question 58

One tablespoon contains ____________________ teaspoons.

Question 59

The household system of measurement is used in most ____________________.

Question 60

How many pounds is a 60 kilogram (kg) person?

Question 61

How many micrograms (mcg) are in a digoxin 0.250 mg tablet?

Question 62

How many milliliters are equal to 1 quart?

Question 63

How many milligrams of vancomycin are in a 1.25 gram per 250 mL of IV solution?

Question 64

How many milligrams are in 2 grains?

Question 65

An order reads to administer cefazolin 500 mg intravenously. The 20 mL vial contains 50 mg/mL. How many mL needs to be administered?

Question 66

How many milligrams (mg) are in a levothyroxine 88 mcg tablet?

Question 67

How many grams are there in 2.4 kilograms?

Question 68

How many milliliters (mL) are there in 2 deciliters?

Question 69

How many pounds are equivalent to 1 kilogram?

Question 70

How would you express 345 milliliters (mL) in liters (L)?

Question 71

A prescription order reads to give 15 mg/kg of vancomycin IV to a patient who weighs 165 pounds. How many grams of vancomycin will be needed per dose?

Question 72

How many grams are equal to 1 ounce?

Question 73

How many milliliters are equal to 5 liters?

Question 74

A patient weighs 190 pounds and is 6 feet, 2 inches tall. How tall is the patient in centimeters (rounded to the nearest whole number)?

Question 75

How many milligrams are in 1 grain?