Test Bank for Math Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians 3rd Edition by Beale 9780323430883 TEST BANK nursing (Harvard University)

Test Bank for Math Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians 3rd Edition by Beale 9780323430883 TEST BANK nursing (Harvard University) () Chapter 02: Review of Basic Mathematical Skills Beale: Math Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians, 3rd Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. a. 5/4 b. c. 2/3 d. A and B ANS: D Use the common denominator of 4 so that becomes 2/4 + = 5/4 ( ). DIF: Application REF: p. 27 OBJ: ASHP Objective: 12.1 (Applying) Perform mathematical calculations frequently needed in a pharmacy technician9s work. MSC: PTCB Blueprint: N/A 2. If an order is written for one tab q8h  7 d, how many are needed to fill the entire prescription? a. 14 b. 21 c. 28 d. Not enough information ANS: B 3 tabs/day  7 days = 21 tabs DIF: Application REF: p. 20 OBJ: ASHP Objective: 12.1 (Applying) Perform mathematical calculations frequently needed in a pharmacy technician9s work. MSC: PTCB Blueprint: 6.3 Calculate doses required 3. A patient is ordered to take 3 tabs bid for one week. How many tablets are needed to fill the prescription? a. 21 b. 28 c. 35 d. 42 ANS: D 3 tabs/dose  2 doses/day (bid)  7 days (one week) = 42 tabs DIF: Application REF: p. 20 OBJ: ASHP Objective: 12.1 (Applying) Perform mathematical calculations frequently needed in a pharmacy technician9s work. MSC: PTCB Blueprint: 6.3 Calculate doses required 4. A pharmacy has an inventory reorder point of 200 capsules of an antibiotic. If the total amount of medication on hand is 800 capsules, what percentage is left when the reorder point is reached? a. 10% b. 25% c. 33.3% d. 50% ANS: B reduce to 4x = 100 x = 25 25% DIF: Application REF: p. 52 OBJ: ASHP Objective: 12.1 (Applying) Perform mathematical calculations frequently needed in a pharmacy technician9s work. MSC: PTCB Blueprint: N/A