PORTAGE PHARMACOLOGY MODULE
10 EXAM 2025
1. Interpret the following sig code:
2 tab po TID pc
Answer: Take 2 tablets by mouth three times daily after meals.
2. Interpret the following sig code:
1 tab SL q 4h prn
Answer: Place one tablet sublingually every 4 hours as needed.
3. Convert 37°C to Fahrenheit
Answer: 98.6°F
4. How many pounds are in 55 kg?
Answer: 121 pounds
5. A patient asks how many milliliters they should take per dose.
Directions: Take 2 tablespoons PO BID
Answer:
2 tbsp × (15 ml / 1 tbsp) = 30 ml per dose
6. Convert 0.0012 grams to micrograms (mcg)
Answer: 1200 mcg
, 7. 875 grams is equal to how many kilograms?
Answer: 0.875 kg
8. A patient is ordered 500 ml of fluid over 24 hours.
What is the infusion rate in ml/min? (Round to nearest tenth)
Answer:
500 ml ÷ 24 hr × (1 hr ÷ 60 min) = 3.5 ml/min
9. IV bag contains 200 units/ml of heparin.
Order: 800 units/hour
Answer:
(800 units × 1 ml) ÷ 200 units = 4 ml/hour
10. Pediatric dose safety question
Order: 3500 mg IV daily
Patient weight: 50 kg
Recommended dosing: 50–75 mg/kg/day
Answer:
50 kg × 75 mg/kg = 3750 mg
Since 3500 mg < 3750 mg, it is a safe dose.
11. Acetaminophen dosing safety
Recommended dose: 10–15 mg/kg/dose
Maximum: 2.6 g/day
Patient weight: 25 pounds
Medication concentration: 160 mg/5 ml
Options:
A. 1 teaspoon every 4–6 hours
10 EXAM 2025
1. Interpret the following sig code:
2 tab po TID pc
Answer: Take 2 tablets by mouth three times daily after meals.
2. Interpret the following sig code:
1 tab SL q 4h prn
Answer: Place one tablet sublingually every 4 hours as needed.
3. Convert 37°C to Fahrenheit
Answer: 98.6°F
4. How many pounds are in 55 kg?
Answer: 121 pounds
5. A patient asks how many milliliters they should take per dose.
Directions: Take 2 tablespoons PO BID
Answer:
2 tbsp × (15 ml / 1 tbsp) = 30 ml per dose
6. Convert 0.0012 grams to micrograms (mcg)
Answer: 1200 mcg
, 7. 875 grams is equal to how many kilograms?
Answer: 0.875 kg
8. A patient is ordered 500 ml of fluid over 24 hours.
What is the infusion rate in ml/min? (Round to nearest tenth)
Answer:
500 ml ÷ 24 hr × (1 hr ÷ 60 min) = 3.5 ml/min
9. IV bag contains 200 units/ml of heparin.
Order: 800 units/hour
Answer:
(800 units × 1 ml) ÷ 200 units = 4 ml/hour
10. Pediatric dose safety question
Order: 3500 mg IV daily
Patient weight: 50 kg
Recommended dosing: 50–75 mg/kg/day
Answer:
50 kg × 75 mg/kg = 3750 mg
Since 3500 mg < 3750 mg, it is a safe dose.
11. Acetaminophen dosing safety
Recommended dose: 10–15 mg/kg/dose
Maximum: 2.6 g/day
Patient weight: 25 pounds
Medication concentration: 160 mg/5 ml
Options:
A. 1 teaspoon every 4–6 hours
