BANK & SOLUTIONS for Math for Meds: Dosages and Solutions, 11th Edition 11th Edition by Anna M. Curren & Margaret All Chapters 1-23.

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,Name: Class: Date:

Chapter 01: Relative Value, Addition and Subtraction of Decimals
a. 7.2
b. 7.36
c. 7.02
d. 7.306
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Understanding
REFERENCES: Relative Value of Decimals
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 11/1/2013 3:00 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/1/2013 3:00 PM

5. Choose the entry with the greatest value.
a. 13.1
b. 13.01
c. 1.31
d. 3.13
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Understanding
REFERENCES: Relative Value of Decimals
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 11/1/2013 3:00 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/1/2013 3:00 PM

6. Determine how many tablets will be needed to give the following dose:

Tablets are labeled 0.2 mg. You must give 0.4 mg.
ANSWER: 2 tabs
2

0.2 mg + 0.2 mg = 0.4 mg
Therefore, 2 tabs are needed.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Applying
REFERENCES: Addition and Subtraction of Decimals
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 11/1/2013 3:00 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/1/2013 3:00 PM

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Chapter 01: Relative Value, Addition and Subtraction of Decimals
7. Determine how many tablets will be needed to give the following dose:

Tablets are labeled 1.5 mg. You must give 0.75 mg.
ANSWER: 1/2 tab
0.5
1/2

Because 1.5 mg is greater than 0.75 mg, subtract:
1.5 mg – 0.75 mg = 0.75 mg
1/2 of 1.5 mg is 0.75 mg, so give 1/2 tab.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Applying
REFERENCES: Addition and Subtraction of Decimals
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 11/1/2013 3:00 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/1/2013 3:00 PM

8. Determine how many tablets will be needed to give the following dose:

Give 5 mg. Tablets are labeled 2.5 mg.
ANSWER: 2 tabs
2

2.5 mg + 2.5 mg = 5 mg
Therefore, give 2 tabs.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Applying
REFERENCES: Addition and Subtraction of Decimals
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 11/1/2013 3:00 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/1/2013 3:00 PM

9. Determine how many tablets are needed to give the following dose:

A dosage of 3 mg is ordered. Tablets are labeled 1.5 mg.
ANSWER: 2 tabs
2

1.5 mg + 1.5 mg = 3 mg
Therefore, 2 tabs are needed.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Applying
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