100. How many gtts/min should be given for the above problem (#99). (Assume 15gtts/ml)
a. 37.5
b. 40
c. 42.5
d. 45
101. A pharmacy receives an order for 320ml of a 6% sodium borate solution. How many ml of sodium borate are
needed to make the solution?
a. 18.8
b. 19.2
c. 19.8
d. 20.2
102. A pharmacist has weighed out 12gm of Ibuprofen and has given it to you with instructions to compound a 3%
ointment. What will be the final weight of the prescription?
a. 500 gm
b. 400 gm
c. 400 mg
d. 500 mg
103. If you were given a TPN order to have CaGluconate 30 mEq, how many ml would you prepare if you were given
a vial of 0.6 mEq/ml CaGluconate?
a. 40 ml
b. 45 ml
c. 50 ml
d. 55 ml
104. If there is a theft of a controlled substance in the pharmacy, what does the pharmacist have to do to report it?
a. Notify the nearest DEA Office
b. Call the local police
c. Complete a DEA form 106 and send original to the DEA and retain a copy in the pharmacy.
d. All of the above
105. Depreciation is the:
a. total amount of money received for a service.
b. amount of money left over from the selling price.
c. the loss of value of an item over a period of time.
d. itemized list of merchandise.
106. ISS gr = ________ mg
a. 120 mg
b. 122 mg
c. 88 mg
d. 94 mg
107. An order is written for Digoxin 0.375. You have a vial of 0.5 mg/2 ml Digoxin in stock. How many ml are
needed?
a. 1.5 ml
b. 1.95 ml
c. 2.0 ml
d. 2.5 ml
108. Which of the following requires a special DEA form when ordering?
a. Class II controlled substances
b. Class III controlled substances
c. Class IV controlled substances
d. All of these
109. The government agency that regulates and monitors the pharmaceutical industry is the:
a. AMA
b. APhA
c. DEA
d. FDA
110. The average adult dose of amoxicillin is 1500mg tid. Using Young’s Rule, calculate the dosage of amoxicillin
needed for a 4-year old child who weighs 50lbs.
a. 50 mg
b. 75 mg
c. 125 mg
d. 167 mg
111. Using the information from the question above (#110), calculate the needed dosage using Clark’s Rule.
a. 50 mg
b. 75 mg
c. 125 mg
d. 167 mg
112. Convert 25°C to F.
a. 77
b. -4
c. 68
d. 30
113. Convert 32°F to C.
a. -10
b. 0
c. 22
d. 64
114. Ginseng sells for $5.99. Our cost is $2.75. What is the markup for this product?
a. $2.75
b. $2.99
c. $3.15
d. $3.24
115. Calculate the amount of markup for a bedpan with a cost of $3.50 and markup of 65%.
a. $1.82
b. $1.85
c. $2.28
d. $2.25
116. Calculate the selling price for the item above.
a. $4.99
b. $4.19
c. $5.78
d. $5.12
117. The following DEA number is valid: AB2174567
a. True
b. False
118. Carisoprodol is the generic name for:
a. Carafate
b. Ceftin
c. Senokot
d. Soma
119. How many 400mg etodolac tablets will be needed to make 12 ounces of 18% solution?
a. 182
b. 202
c. 188
d. 162
120. A generic brand of Centrum sells for $7.99. The net profit is $3.50 and the overhead is $1.00. What is the cost?
a. $2.79
b. $2.99
c. $3.19
d. $3.49
