Deck 10: Adult and Pediatric Dosage Calculations

Question 1

The definition of the term therapeutic is:

A) causative
B) prophylactic
C) curative
D) toxic

Answer 1

curative

Question 2

The definition of the term units is:

A) milliequivalents
B) quantities
C) milligrams
D) milliliters

Answer 2

quantities

Question 3

A dropper that is marked with graduated measurements is:

A) conical
B) a teaspoon
C) a syringe
D) calibrated

Answer 3

calibrated

Question 4

The amount to be administered at one time is known as the:

A) total amount
B) desired dose
C) dosage ordered
D) dose on hand

Question 5

Changing the strengths of the drug ordered and the drug available into a single unit is known as:

A) compounding
B) formulation
C) conversion
D) computing

Question 6

Less concentrated mixtures are known as:

A) elixirs
B) dilutions
C) solutions
D) suspensions

Question 7

Tablets may be broken into parts only if they are notched or:

A) scored
B) ground
C) unscored
D) granulated

Question 8

Injectable medications may be prescribed in units, grains, or:

A) suspensions
B) milligrams
C) diluents
D) ounces

Question 9

A pancreatic hormone that stimulates glucose metabolism is known as:

A) heparin
B) warfarin
C) insulin
D) bilirubin

Question 10

A numerical relationship chart that is used to determine body surface area is a:

A) formula
B) nomogram
C) BSA
D) pharmacopeia

Question 11

The schedule of dosing for a drug is the:

A) intended dose
B) nomogram
C) dosing regimen
D) dose on hand

Question 12

To produce an adequate blood level to yield the desired therapeutic effect, some drugs require:

A) a loading dose
B) a maintenance dose
C) a prophylactic dose
D) a therapeutic dose

Question 13

The most common form of solid oral medication is the:

A) granule
B) lozenge
C) tablet
D) gelcap

Question 14

Oval-shaped gelatin shells containing medication are known as:

A) pills
B) capsules
C) lozenges
D) granules

Question 15

You can calculate the amount to administer by using the:

A) fraction proportion method
B) scoring method
C) ratio method
D) height of the patient only

Question 16

To prevent medication errors, which of the following abbreviations should be avoided?

A) tid
B) U
C) prn
D) qid

Question 17

If the safe dosage for a pediatric patient is NOT listed on the drug label, you can find it on the package insert, in the PDR, or in the:

A) nomogram
B) lid of the drug container
C) U.S. Pharmacopeia
D) drugstore

Question 18

Standard nomograms for a child's dose require the child's body surface area (in square meters) divided by the average body surface area of an adult, which is:

A) 0.7 m²
B) 1 m²
C) 1.7 m²
D) 7.1 m²

Question 19

Before calculating a child's dose by body weight, you must convert his or her weight into:

A) grams
B) kilograms
C) milligrams
D) pounds

Question 20

Clark's rule is based on the:

A) age of the child
B) height of the child
C) weight of the child
D) sex of the child

Question 21

Average adult weight is considered to be:

A) 100 lb
B) 150 lb
C) 100 kg
D) 150 kg

Question 22

Using Clark's rule to calculate a pediatric dose, you must first divide the child's weight in pounds by:

A) 50 lb
B) 50 kg
C) 100 kg
D) 150 lb

Question 23

Young's rule is used for children:

A) younger than 1 year old
B) older than 1 year old
C) born prematurely
D) between 12 and 18 years old only

Question 24

In Young's rule, you must first divide the child's age in years by:

A) the child's age in years plus 12
B) 150 lb
C) 1.7 m²
D) 70 kg

Question 25

Fried's rule is used for patients who are:

A) younger than 1 year old
B) are more than 150 lb in weight
C) have a body surface area of more than 1.7 m²
D) older than 12 years old

Question 26

In Fried's rule, the child's age in months is divided by:

A) the child's age in years plus 12
B) 150 lb
C) 1.7 m²
D) the child's age in years

Question 27

In the formula D/H × Q = X, the D stands for:

A) dosage available
B) dose on hand
C) desired dosage
D) dosage ordered

Question 28

In the formula D/H × Q = X, the H stands for:

A) desired dosage
B) dosage available
C) hospital unit
D) hours to be administered

Question 29

In the formula D/H × Q = X, the Q stands for:

A) the number of tablets (or other units) that contain the dosage available
B) the quotient
C) dose on hand
D) dosage ordered

Question 30

In the formula D/H × Q = X, the X stands for:

A) dosage unit
B) dose on hand
C) unit of measure
D) the number of units the desired dosage will be contained in