Fundamentals of Pharmaceutical Calculations (Part 2) Ratio and Proportion, Dimensional Analysis and Sig Figs Flashcards
At the end of the lesson, the students must have: Executed percentage equivalent, expression in ratio, proportion, variation, and dimensional analysis in problem solving and use of significant figures in calculations.
Express 0.769 as percentage
The correct answer is: 76.9 %
Express 7/10 as a percentage.
The correct answer is: 70%
Amoxicillin is dispensed as 125 mg/5 mL. How much amoxicillin (in grams) is there in 100 mL of the suspension?
The correct answer is: 2.5 grams
Thirty grams of cream contains 7.5 g of Drug X. What is the amount of cream that contains 97.5 g of Drug X?
The correct answer is: 390 g
If a drug cost PhP 3.75 per gram, how much would 150 mg cost? Express your answer in two significant figures.
The correct answer is: PhP 0.56
If 8 fluidounces of ether weigh 7.75 ounces, what will 1 quart weigh? Express your answer in ounces.
The correct answer is: 31 ounces
If 150 capsules of antibiotic cost PhP 250.00, what is the cost of 30 capsules?
The correct answer is: PhP 50.00
Indicate how many significant figures: 246.32
The correct answer is: 5
Indicate how many significant figures: 107.854
The correct answer is: 6
Indicate how many significant figures: 100.3
The correct answer is: 4
Indicate how many significant figures: 0.678
The correct answer is: 3
Indicate how many significant figures: 1.008
The correct answer is: 4
Indicate how many significant figures: 0.00340
The correct answer is: 3
Round off to three decimal places: 6.12963
The correct answer is: 6.130
Calculate 50% of 96
The correct answer is: 48
Find 76% of 2,055.2 giving your answer to two decimal places.
The correct answer is: 1,561.95
An injection intended for pediatric use contains 100 mcg of digoxin per milliliter. What volume of the injection should be administered to provide a dose of 0.04 mg?
The correct answer is: 0.04 mL
If 5 tablets of Lipitor contains 20 grams of active ingredients (Lipitor), how many tablets are required to fill a prescription for 500 grams?
The correct answer is: 125 tablets
How many mL of solution containing 150 mcg of medication per mL must be administered to a patient that requires 1 milligram?
The correct answer is: 6.67 mL
How many grams of medication are required to make 100 mL of 1:5000 solution?
The correct answer is: 0.02 g
