Pharmaceutical calculations

Question 1

The area of study that applies the basic principles of
mathematics to the preparation and safe and effective use
of pharmaceuticals.

Answer 1

Pharmaceutical Calculations

Question 2

Portions of a whole

Answer 2

Common Fractions

Question 3

When common fractions appear in a calculations problem, it
is often best to __________________.

Answer 3

Convert them to decimal fractions before solving

Question 4

Fraction with a denominator of 10 or any power of 10 and is expressed
decimally rather than as a common fraction.

Answer 4

Decimal Fraction

Question 5

To convert a decimal fraction to a common fraction,

Answer 5

express the decimal
fraction as a ratio and reduce.

Question 6

The term percent and its corresponding sign, %, mean

Answer 6

“in a hundred.

Question 7

Common fractions may be converted to percent by

Answer 7

dividing the
numerator by the denominator and multiplying by 100

Question 8

Decimal Fractions may be converted to percent by multiplying
by

Answer 8

100

Question 9

The relative magnitude of two quantities

Answer 9

Ratio

Question 10

When two ratios have the same value, they are

Answer 10

equivalent

Question 11

The expression of the equality of two ratios.

Answer 11

Proportion

Question 12

Proportion may be written in any one of three standard forms

Answer 12

1. a : b = c : d
2. a : b :: c : d
3. a/b = c/d

Question 13

Outer Members

Answer 13

Extremes

Question 14

: Middle Members

Answer 14

Means

Question 15

The _____________ is a useful tool in solving many pharmaceutical
calculation problems.

Answer 15

Ratio and proportion method

Question 16

Dimensional analysis is also known as

Answer 16

Factor Analysis

Factor-Label Method

Unit-Factor Method

Question 17

This method involves the logical sequencing and placement of a series of
ratios (termed factors) into an equation.

Answer 17

Dimensional analysis

Question 18

An alternative method to ratio and proportion in solving pharmaceutical
calculation problems.

Answer 18

Dimensional analysis

Question 19

Are consecutive figures that express the value of a denominate
number accurately enough for a given purpose.

Answer 19

Significant figures

Question 20

True or false: a zero between digits are insignificant

Answer 20

False

Question 21

True or False: Zeros used only to show the location of the decimal point are not significant.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

International system of units is also formerly called as

Answer 22

Metric system

Question 23

Internationally recognized decimal system of weights
and measure

Answer 23

International system of units

Question 24

Base unit for SI length

Answer 24

Meter

Question 25

Base unit for SI weight

Answer 25

Kilogram

Question 26

Base unit for SI Volume

Answer 26

liter

Question 27

The primary unit of weight in the SI is

Answer 27

gram

Question 28

Larger to Smaller
Units

Answer 28

right

Question 29

Smaller to Larger
Units

Answer 29

left

Question 30

Relation of the SI to other Systems of Measurement

Answer 30

Avoirdupois

Apothecaries’ System

Question 31

Widely used in the US in measuring body
weight and in selling goods by the ounce or pound.

Answer 31

Avoirdupois

Question 32

Once the predominant pharmacist’s
system of volumetric and weight measure.

Answer 32

Apothecary

Question 33

May be defined as the maximum potential error multiplied
by 100 and divided by the desired

Answer 33

Percentage of Error

Question 34

Measurement of volume (instruments)

Answer 34

Burettes

Graduated cylinder

Pipet

Syringe

Question 35

Measurement of weight (Instrument)

Answer 35

Torbal torsion balance

Ohaus electronic balance