Medication Math (Med Math) Practice Exam

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• Which of the following is equivalent to a quart?
• What is the safe dosage range of a drug prescribed at 2.5 mg/kg for a 50 kg patient?
• How many grains are in a gram?
• How many milliliters are in 1.2 liters?
• Which abbreviation signifies "both ears"?
• What is the equivalent of 1 kilogram in grams?
• What volume of saline should be administered if the IV order states to give 1 liter?
• If a patient needs 75 mg of a medication and it comes in 25 mg tablets, how many tablets are needed?
• What does 'OD' signify in medical prescriptions?
• If you administer 5 mL of a 2% solution, how many grams of solute have been given?
• What does 'IM' refer to in medication administration routes?
• A patient requires a medication at 0.3 mg/kg and weighs 70 kg. How much medication is needed?
• If a medication is prescribed 'prn', when should it be taken?
• If a medication dosage is prescribed as 500 grams, how many kilograms is this?
• What does 'tid' indicate regarding medication dosage?
• What is 5% of 200 mg?
• How many mL are needed for 1.5 mg of a drug if the concentration is 0.5 mg/mL?
• How is a gallon abbreviated?
• Which measurement is equivalent to grain?
• Which route of administration does "top" refer to?
• How many ounces (oz) are there in one measuring cup?
• What does the abbreviation 'q.i.d.' indicate in medication administration?
• When calculating a medication dosage, what is the purpose of the “desired over available” method?
• When is a NJ or nasojejunal tube typically used?
• Which of the following is a wrong way to express 0.5?
• How many micrograms (mcg) are in one milligram (mg)?
• A milligram is abbreviated as?
• What type of device does the abbreviation "neb" refer to?
• What volume is represented by "C" in measurements?
• Which of the following represents a correct way to indicate a decimal?
• A patient is to receive 1000 units of heparin. If 5000 units/mL is available, how many mL will you administer?
• What measurement does "tsp" represent?
• Which route of medication delivery is indicated by the term intravenous?
• A patient requires a medication dosage of 0.6 mg/kg. For a patient weighing 80 kg, what is the required dosage?
• What does 'buc' mean in relation to medication administration?
• How many mL would be required for a dose of 300 mg if the drug concentration is 150 mg/2 mL?
• What would be the total volume in mL after diluting 200 mL of a solution with 100 mL of solvent?
• What does mL stand for?
• What is the volume of 1 cup in ounces?
• What does 'b.i.d.' or 'bid' mean in medication administration?
• If you need to administer 5 mL of a medication and the medication is available in 10 mg/mL concentration, how many mg of the medication will you be giving?
• What is the drip factor if a patient must receive 1000 mL over 8 hours using a drip set that delivers 15 gtt/mL?
• What is the equivalent of 1 lethal dose (LD50) in micrograms per kilogram in a standard treatment regimen?
• What is the total volume in mL for a patient receiving 1800 mL over 36 hours?
• If a medication is to be taken 'q6h', how frequently would it be administered?
• What is the primary unit of weight used when referencing medication dosages?
• What is the formula to calculate the dose of medication needed based on the patient’s weight?
• Convert 2 grams to milligrams.
• Which of the following is a common method for converting mL to ccs?
• What does "INH" refer to in the context of medication?
• A patient requires 300 mg of a medication that comes in 150 mg tablets. How many tablets will the patient take?
• If 2 cups equal how many pints?
• In the metric system, how many grams are in a milligram?
• A prescription calls for 300 mg of a drug. If the drug is available in 150 mg tablets, how many tablets should the patient take?
• If a dose of 200 mg of a medication is diluted in 10 mL of water, what is the concentration in mg/mL?
• A nurse must prepare a 100 mL IV solution with a drug concentration of 0.5 mg/mL. How much drug is needed?
• What is the correct abbreviation for 'three times a day'?
• What is the formula to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?
• If an IV requires a rate of 30 gtt/min and is set for a 60 gtt/mL drip factor, how fast is the fluid delivered in mL/hour?
• What does 'hs' indicate in medical terms?
• How do you convert 20 mEq of potassium to grams if the concentration of potassium is 39.1 grams/mole?
• Convert 2.5 liters to milliliters.
• What is the equivalent of one kilogram in pounds?
• How many pounds are equivalent to 32 ounces?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the six rights of medication administration?
• How many milliliters are in one tablespoon (tbsp)?
• How many milliliters are in 1.2 quarts?
• If a patient needs 500 mg of a medicine and you have 250 mg tablets, how many tablets should you give?
• How many grams are there in 3.5 kilograms?
• What does PEG stand for in medical terms?
• Which of the following is equivalent to one gallon?
• If an IV drip rate is set at 15 drops per minute, how many drops will be delivered in 30 minutes?
• If 1 L of liquid contains 10 grams of solute, what is the concentration in % w/v?
• A patient is prescribed cephalexin 500 mg every 6 hours. What is the total dosage per day?
• Which method is indicated by "IV Push"?
• Which abbreviation means "transdermal"?
• What is the meaning of 'ID' in terms of an injection method?
• How many milliliters are in one ounce (oz)?
• If the order is for 250 mL of medication and you have a 500 mL bag, what fraction of the bag is to be used?
• What is the equivalent of 0.5 pints in milliliters?
• To convert grams to milligrams, you multiply by what factor?
• What is the concentration in mg/mL if a solution contains 800 mg in 200 mL?
• What does the abbreviation "OS" represent in medical terms?
• What does lb stand for in terms of weight?
• Which unit represents a pound as an abbreviation?
• Which medication right ensures that the correct information is documented?
• How many milliliters are in one liter (L)?
• What is a common use for a nasogastric tube (NGT)?
• What is the conversion of one gram (g) to milligrams (mg)?
• Which of the following best describes a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube?
• Convert 10 kg to grams.
• What is the meaning of 'stat' in a medical context?
• What is the volume in mL for a dose of 250 mg if the concentration is 100 mg/5 mL?
• If a medication is available as a 20 mg/mL solution, how many mL are needed for a dose of 80 mg?
• If a patient is prescribed 150 mg of a medication and you have 75 mg tablets, how many tablets are needed?
• How many mL are in 3/4 of a liter?
• What does 'q2h' stand for in a medical prescription?
• Convert 40 degrees Celsius to Fahrenheit.
• How many grams are there in 1 kilogram (kg)?
• What does the abbreviation "PR" imply regarding administration route?
• How many gallons are in 4 quarts?
• Which of the following terms represents a nasogastric tube?
• If a dosage is written as 0.75 kg, how many grams does that represent?
• What is the formula to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius?
• What does the abbreviation "AS" stand for?
• How many ounces are there in 1 pound?
• How many teaspoons are in 1 tablespoon?
• Convert 2500 milligrams to grams.
• What is the appropriate method to convert fluid ounces to milliliters?
• What is the total allowable dose for a medication prescribed as 0.4 mg/kg for a 70 kg patient?
• How much is typically represented by "tbsp" in cooking?
• How many micrograms are in 1 milligram?
• If a doctor prescribes 200 mg of a medication available in 100 mg tablets, how many tablets should be given?
• If a patient must receive 700 mg of a medication with a concentration of 350 mg/5 mL, how many mL will be given?
• In which scenario would you typically use an IV piggyback?
• If the doctor orders 1.5 grams of medicine, how many milligrams is that?
• What is the correct term for the route "rectally"?
• How many ounces are in 1000 mL of liquid?
• The abbreviation for liter is?
• How do you calculate the total infusion volume needed for a patient on a continuous infusion of 15 mL/hour over 10 hours?
• How many cubic centimeters are in 1 milliliter?
• What is the equivalent of 250 grams in pounds?
• What does 'gtt' stand for in dosage measurements?
• How many milliliters are there in a 1 liter solution?
• What is the relationship between grams and kilograms?
• Which measurement is larger: 1 cup or 1 pint?
• How do you calculate the total infusion time in hours if 1200 mL is to be administered at 80 mL/hour?
• What is the equivalent of one ounce in measurements?
• Convert 500 micrograms to milligrams.
• Which abbreviation is used for "right eye"?
• What is the conversion factor from pounds to kilograms?
• How many ounces are there in 2 pounds?
• If a liquid medication is ordered at 10 mL, how many tablespoons is this equivalent to?
• How many mL are contained in a gallon?
• If a recipe needs 2.5 pounds of an ingredient, how many ounces is that?
• Convert 1500 grams into kilograms.
• How many grams are in 2500 milligrams?
• What is the abbreviation for microgram?
• Which unit of measurement corresponds to kilogram?
• What does the abbreviation "IV" stand for in medication terminology?
• What is the total volume in milliliters needed for a 60 kg patient requiring 0.5 mg/kg of a medication?
• What does the term 'four times a day' typically translate to in medical abbreviations?
• If a prescription calls for 800 mg, how many grams is that?
• If a dose prescribed is 100 mg and your supply is 50 mg tablets, how many tablets do you need?
• The abbreviation 'ac' in a prescription means to take medication when?
• Convert 0.75 liters to milliliters.
• What unit of measurement is equal to 16 ounces?
• What does 'pc' signify in medication timing?
• Which of the following units is the smallest measurement of weight?
• If a patient is prescribed 0.5 grams of medication, how many milligrams is this?
• Which abbreviation indicates taking medication every 2 hours?
• What is the abbreviation 'SL' used for in medical terminologies?
• What does "top" denote in medication terminology?
• What volume will be administered if a patient is prescribed 1.5 mg of a drug with a concentration of 0.5 mg/mL?
• What does 'SQ' or 'SC' signify in the context of injections?
• What is the total volume of IV fluid needed for an 8 hour period at a rate of 75 mL/hour?
• What does the abbreviation 'q8h' mean regarding medication schedules?
• How many ounces are in a pint?
• If a medication is administered at a rate of 200 mL/hour, how much will be given in 4 hours?
• How many grams are equivalent to 2000 milligrams?
• If a medication dose is prescribed as 2.5 mg/kg for a patient weighing 70 kg, what is the total dose?
• A medication has a concentration of 50 mg/mL. How many milliliters are needed to obtain a dose of 200 mg?
• What unit is larger than a milliliter?
• What does "IVPB" refer to in medication administration?
• If a nurse administers a medication as a 0.5 mL dose and has available syringes of 1 mL and 3 mL, which syringe should be used?
• Which is the correct conversion for 1 ounce?
• What is indicated by "NJ" in medication delivery?
• What is the concentration of a solution in mg/mL if you dissolve 300 mg of a substance in 150 mL of water?
• What does 'NPO' indicate regarding patient nutrition?
• If a medication is ordered at a rate of 60 mL/hour, how many mL will be administered in 8 hours?
• What is the drip rate in mL/hour if an infusion of 300 mL is administered over 6 hours?
• What conversion factor is used for converting kilograms to grams?
• How often should medication be taken if it is prescribed as 'q4h'?
• How many mL of a 0.9% sodium chloride solution contains 4.5 grams of sodium chloride?
• What is the conversion of 1 inch to centimeters?
• What does "AU" refer to in medication administration?
• What is the abbreviation for pint?
• If a patient is taking 3 tablets of 250 mg each, what is the total daily dosage in grams?
• What is the equivalent of 1 teaspoon in milliliters?
• What is the total number of grams in 3 kilograms?
• How many minutes are there in one hour?
• What does "AD" indicate in a clinical setting?
• How many quarts are in 2 pints?
• How many micrograms are in a milligram?
• If a prescription says 'take it prn', what does that suggest about the timing?
• A patient receives a medication infusion of 1000 mL over 12 hours. What is the flow rate in mL/hour?
• What is the metric abbreviation for gram?
• What is the equivalent of one tablespoon in milliliters?
• If a patient is told to take medication 'q4h', how many times a day would this generally occur?
• What does 'MRx1' imply when prescribing medication?
• What is indicated by the abbreviation 'q12h' in a prescription?
• If 75 mg of a medication is to be diluted in 250 mL of saline, what is the concentration in mg/mL?
• If a patient weighs 80 kg and the medication is prescribed at 1.5 mg/kg, what is the total dose?
• What is the meaning of the acronym "IVP" in a medical context?
• What is the conversion for one teaspoon (tsp) in milliliters (mL)?
• What is 1.5 liters in milliliters?
• What is the equivalent of 1 gram in milligrams?
• What is the equivalent of two tablespoons (tbsp) in milliliters (mL)?
• Which is the larger unit: a pound or 16 ounces?
• If a solution has a concentration of 2.5% w/v, how many grams of solute are in 200 mL?
• Which of the following is essential for ensuring safe medication administration?
• If a patient must receive 1500 mL over 24 hours, what is the hourly rate in mL/hour?
• How should 'daily' be written in a medical prescription?
• What does 'po' stand for in medication administration?
• How frequently is a medication administered if it is designated as 'q12h'?
• If a drug concentration is 1.5 μg/mL, how many mL would you need to deliver 4.5 μg?
• What range of numbers is used to denote military time?