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CAPSTONE PHARM EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
1. **How many ounces are there in a cup?**
- A. 4 oz
- B. 6 oz
- C. 8 oz
- D. 10 oz
**Answer: C. 8 oz**
2. **How many milliliters are in an ounce?**
- A. 10 mL
- B. 20 mL
- C. 30 mL
- D. 40 mL
**Answer: C. 30 mL**
3. **How do you convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?**
- A. (C x 9/5) + 32
- B. (C - 32) x 5/9
- C. (C x 5/9) + 32
- D. (C + 32) x 9/5
**Answer: A. (C x 9/5) + 32**
4. **How do you convert Fahrenheit to Celsius?**
- A. (F - 32) x 5/9
- B. (F + 32) x 9/5
- C. (F - 32) x 9/5
- D. (F x 5/9) - 32
**Answer: A. (F - 32) x 5/9**
5. **What are the 6 rights of medication administration?**
- A. Client, drug, dose, route, time, documentation
- B. Client, drug, dosage, route, timing, documentation
- C. Client, medication, dose, route, time, record
- D. Patient, drug, amount, method, time, records
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**Answer: A. Client, drug, dose, route, time, documentation**
6. **What should you do if an IV is infiltrated?**
- A. Stop infusion, remove catheter, apply cold compress, elevate extremity, insert new catheter in the
opposite extremity
- B. Continue infusion and monitor site
- C. Stop infusion, remove catheter, apply heat compress, elevate extremity
- D. Stop infusion, remove catheter, apply cold compress, keep extremity flat
**Answer: A. Stop infusion, remove catheter, apply cold compress, elevate extremity, insert new
catheter in the opposite extremity**
7. **What should you do for extravasation?**
- A. Stop infusion, discontinue administration set, aspirate drug if possible, apply cold compress,
document condition of site
- B. Continue infusion and monitor site
- C. Remove catheter and apply heat compress
- D. Stop infusion, apply ice, elevate extremity, document condition
**Answer: A. Stop infusion, discontinue administration set, aspirate drug if possible, apply cold
compress, document condition of site**
8. **What do you do for phlebitis?**
- A. Stop infusion, remove peripheral IV, apply heat compress, insert new catheter in the opposite
extremity
- B. Continue infusion and monitor site
- C. Remove catheter and apply ice compress
- D. Stop infusion, remove catheter, apply cold compress, monitor site
**Answer: A. Stop infusion, remove peripheral IV, apply heat compress, insert new catheter in the
opposite extremity**
9. **How can you avoid phlebitis?**
- A. Rotate IV site every 72-96 hours, use aseptic technique, secure catheter
- B. Use a larger gauge catheter
- C. Increase IV flow rate
- D. Use a different vein for every infusion
**Answer: A. Rotate IV site every 72-96 hours, use aseptic technique, secure catheter**
10. **What is the therapeutic drug level for digoxin?**
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- A. 0.5-1.5
- B. 0.8-2.0
- C. 1.0-2.5
- D. 1.5-3.0
**Answer: B. 0.8-2.0**
11. **What is the therapeutic drug level for lithium?**
- A. 0.2-1.0
- B. 0.4-1.4
- C. 0.5-1.5
- D. 1.0-2.0
**Answer: B. 0.4-1.4**
12. **What is the therapeutic drug level for magnesium sulfate?**
- A. 2-4
- B. 3-7
- C. 4-8
- D. 5-10
**Answer: C. 4-8**
13. **What does the suffix "-pine" indicate?**
- A. Calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension
- B. ACE inhibitor used to treat hypertension
- C. Benzodiazepine used for anxiety
- D. Corticosteroid used for inflammation
**Answer: A. Calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension**
14. **What does the suffix "-pril" indicate?**
- A. ACE inhibitor used to treat hypertension/heart failure
- B. Beta blocker used to treat hypertension
- C. Antilipidemic used to lower cholesterol
- D. Thrombolytic used to dissolve blood clots
**Answer: A. ACE inhibitor used to treat hypertension/heart failure**
15. **What does the suffix "-pam" or "-lam" indicate?**
- A. Benzodiazepine used for anxiety, anticonvulsant, alcohol withdrawal
- B. Antiemetic used for nausea
CAPSTONE PHARM EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
1. **How many ounces are there in a cup?**
- A. 4 oz
- B. 6 oz
- C. 8 oz
- D. 10 oz
**Answer: C. 8 oz**
2. **How many milliliters are in an ounce?**
- A. 10 mL
- B. 20 mL
- C. 30 mL
- D. 40 mL
**Answer: C. 30 mL**
3. **How do you convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?**
- A. (C x 9/5) + 32
- B. (C - 32) x 5/9
- C. (C x 5/9) + 32
- D. (C + 32) x 9/5
**Answer: A. (C x 9/5) + 32**
4. **How do you convert Fahrenheit to Celsius?**
- A. (F - 32) x 5/9
- B. (F + 32) x 9/5
- C. (F - 32) x 9/5
- D. (F x 5/9) - 32
**Answer: A. (F - 32) x 5/9**
5. **What are the 6 rights of medication administration?**
- A. Client, drug, dose, route, time, documentation
- B. Client, drug, dosage, route, timing, documentation
- C. Client, medication, dose, route, time, record
- D. Patient, drug, amount, method, time, records
,ESTUDY
**Answer: A. Client, drug, dose, route, time, documentation**
6. **What should you do if an IV is infiltrated?**
- A. Stop infusion, remove catheter, apply cold compress, elevate extremity, insert new catheter in the
opposite extremity
- B. Continue infusion and monitor site
- C. Stop infusion, remove catheter, apply heat compress, elevate extremity
- D. Stop infusion, remove catheter, apply cold compress, keep extremity flat
**Answer: A. Stop infusion, remove catheter, apply cold compress, elevate extremity, insert new
catheter in the opposite extremity**
7. **What should you do for extravasation?**
- A. Stop infusion, discontinue administration set, aspirate drug if possible, apply cold compress,
document condition of site
- B. Continue infusion and monitor site
- C. Remove catheter and apply heat compress
- D. Stop infusion, apply ice, elevate extremity, document condition
**Answer: A. Stop infusion, discontinue administration set, aspirate drug if possible, apply cold
compress, document condition of site**
8. **What do you do for phlebitis?**
- A. Stop infusion, remove peripheral IV, apply heat compress, insert new catheter in the opposite
extremity
- B. Continue infusion and monitor site
- C. Remove catheter and apply ice compress
- D. Stop infusion, remove catheter, apply cold compress, monitor site
**Answer: A. Stop infusion, remove peripheral IV, apply heat compress, insert new catheter in the
opposite extremity**
9. **How can you avoid phlebitis?**
- A. Rotate IV site every 72-96 hours, use aseptic technique, secure catheter
- B. Use a larger gauge catheter
- C. Increase IV flow rate
- D. Use a different vein for every infusion
**Answer: A. Rotate IV site every 72-96 hours, use aseptic technique, secure catheter**
10. **What is the therapeutic drug level for digoxin?**
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- A. 0.5-1.5
- B. 0.8-2.0
- C. 1.0-2.5
- D. 1.5-3.0
**Answer: B. 0.8-2.0**
11. **What is the therapeutic drug level for lithium?**
- A. 0.2-1.0
- B. 0.4-1.4
- C. 0.5-1.5
- D. 1.0-2.0
**Answer: B. 0.4-1.4**
12. **What is the therapeutic drug level for magnesium sulfate?**
- A. 2-4
- B. 3-7
- C. 4-8
- D. 5-10
**Answer: C. 4-8**
13. **What does the suffix "-pine" indicate?**
- A. Calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension
- B. ACE inhibitor used to treat hypertension
- C. Benzodiazepine used for anxiety
- D. Corticosteroid used for inflammation
**Answer: A. Calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension**
14. **What does the suffix "-pril" indicate?**
- A. ACE inhibitor used to treat hypertension/heart failure
- B. Beta blocker used to treat hypertension
- C. Antilipidemic used to lower cholesterol
- D. Thrombolytic used to dissolve blood clots
**Answer: A. ACE inhibitor used to treat hypertension/heart failure**
15. **What does the suffix "-pam" or "-lam" indicate?**
- A. Benzodiazepine used for anxiety, anticonvulsant, alcohol withdrawal
- B. Antiemetic used for nausea
