Name: Class: Date:
TEST BANK FOR
Curren's Math for Meds Dosages and Solutions 12e Gladdi Tomlinson, Lou Ann Boose
Chapter 1-22
Ch 01: Relative Value, Addition, and Subtraction of Decimals
1. Choose the entry with the greatest value.
a. 3.75
b. 3.07
c. 3.77
d. 3.57
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Understand
REFERENCES: Relative Value of Decimals
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.1 - identify the relative value of decimals.
DATE CREATED: 11/22/2023 1:47 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/27/2023 12:59 AM
2. Choose the entry with the greatest value.
a. 0.11
b. 0.01
c. 0.1
d. 0.011
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Understand
REFERENCES: Relative Value of Decimals
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.1 - identify the relative value of decimals.
DATE CREATED: 11/22/2023 1:48 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/27/2023 12:59 AM
3. Choose the entry with the greatest value.
a. 16.7
b. 1.67
c. 0.167
d. 1.76
ANSWER: a
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,Name: Class: Date:
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Understand
REFERENCES: Relative Value of Decimals
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.1 - identify the relative value of decimals.
DATE CREATED: 11/22/2023 1:48 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/27/2023 12:59 AM
4. Choose the entry with the greatest value.
a. 7.2
b. 7.36
c. 7.02
d. 7.306
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Understand
REFERENCES: Relative Value of Decimals
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.1 - identify the relative value of decimals.
DATE CREATED: 11/22/2023 1:49 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/27/2023 12:59 AM
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: Understand
REFERENCES: Relative Value of Decimals
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.1 - identify the relative value of decimals.
DATE CREATED: 11/22/2023 1:50 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/27/2023 12:59 AM
6. Determine how many tablets are needed to give the following dose.
Tablets are labeled 0.2 mg. You must give 0.4 mg.
ANSWER: 2 tabs
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2
0.2 mg + 0.2 mg = 0.4 mg
Therefore, 2 tabs are needed.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: Addition and Subtraction of Decimals
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.2 - add decimals.
DATE CREATED: 11/22/2023 1:59 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/27/2023 12:59 AM
7. Determine how many tablets are 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: Apply
REFERENCES: Addition and Subtraction of Decimals
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.3 - subtract decimals.
DATE CREATED: 11/22/2023 2:12 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/27/2023 12:59 AM
8. Determine how many tablets are 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: Apply
REFERENCES: Addition and Subtraction of Decimals
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,Name: Class: Date:
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.2 - add decimals.
DATE CREATED: 11/22/2023 2:13 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/27/2023 12:59 AM
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: Apply
REFERENCES: Addition and Subtraction of Decimals
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.2 - add decimals.
DATE CREATED: 11/22/2023 2:13 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/27/2023 12:59 AM
10. Determine how many tablets are needed to give the following dose.
Tablets are labeled 0.1 mg. You must give 0.2 mg.
ANSWER: 2 tabs
2
0.1 mg + 0.1 mg = 0.2 mg
Therefore, 2 tabs are needed.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: Addition and Subtraction of Decimals
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.2 - add decimals.
DATE CREATED: 11/22/2023 2:14 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/27/2023 12:59 AM
11. Determine how many tablets are needed to give the following dose.
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Tablets are labeled 0.25 mg. You must give 0.125 mg.
ANSWER: 1/2 tab
1/2
0.5
Because 0.25 mg is greater than 0.125 mg, subtract:
0.25 mg – 0.125 mg = 0.125 mg
0.125 mg is 1/2 of 0.25 mg; therefore, give 1/2 tab.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: Addition and Subtraction of Decimals
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.3 - subtract decimals.
DATE CREATED: 11/22/2023 3:35 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/27/2023 12:59 AM
12. Determine how many tablets are needed to give the following dose.
Tablets are labeled 0.4 mg. You must give 0.8 mg.
ANSWER: 2 tabs
2
0.4 mg + 0.4 mg = 0.8 mg
Therefore, 2 tabs are needed.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: Addition and Subtraction of Decimals
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.2 - add decimals.
DATE CREATED: 11/22/2023 3:36 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/27/2023 12:59 AM
13. Determine how many tablets are needed to give the following dose.
Prepare a dose of 2.5 mg using tablets with a strength of 5 mg.
ANSWER: 1/2 tab
1/2
0.5
Because 5 mg is greater than 2.5 mg, subtract:
5 mg – 2.5 mg = 2.5 mg
2.5 mg is 1/2 of 5 mg, so give 1/2 tab.
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, Name: Class: Date:
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: Addition and Subtraction of Decimals
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.3 - subtract decimals.
DATE CREATED: 11/22/2023 3:36 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/27/2023 12:59 AM
14. Determine how many tablets are needed to give the following dose.
A dose of 2.5 mg is ordered. Tablets labeled 1.25 mg are available.
ANSWER: 2 tabs
2
1.25 mg + 1.25 mg = 2.5 mg
Therefore, 2 tabs are needed.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: Addition and Subtraction of Decimals
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.2 - add decimals.
DATE CREATED: 11/22/2023 3:36 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/27/2023 12:59 AM
15. Determine how many tablets are needed to give the following dose.
Tablets are labeled 0.6 mg. You must give 0.3 mg.
ANSWER: 1/2 tab
1/2
0.5
Because 0.6 mg is greater than 0.3 mg, subtract:
0.6 mg – 0.3 mg = 0.3 mg
0.3 mg is 1/2 of 0.6 mg, so give 1/2 tab.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: Addition and Subtraction of Decimals
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.3 - subtract decimals.
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TEST BANK FOR
Curren's Math for Meds Dosages and Solutions 12e Gladdi Tomlinson, Lou Ann Boose
Chapter 1-22
Ch 01: Relative Value, Addition, and Subtraction of Decimals
1. Choose the entry with the greatest value.
a. 3.75
b. 3.07
c. 3.77
d. 3.57
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Understand
REFERENCES: Relative Value of Decimals
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.1 - identify the relative value of decimals.
DATE CREATED: 11/22/2023 1:47 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/27/2023 12:59 AM
2. Choose the entry with the greatest value.
a. 0.11
b. 0.01
c. 0.1
d. 0.011
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Understand
REFERENCES: Relative Value of Decimals
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.1 - identify the relative value of decimals.
DATE CREATED: 11/22/2023 1:48 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/27/2023 12:59 AM
3. Choose the entry with the greatest value.
a. 16.7
b. 1.67
c. 0.167
d. 1.76
ANSWER: a
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,Name: Class: Date:
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Understand
REFERENCES: Relative Value of Decimals
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.1 - identify the relative value of decimals.
DATE CREATED: 11/22/2023 1:48 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/27/2023 12:59 AM
4. Choose the entry with the greatest value.
a. 7.2
b. 7.36
c. 7.02
d. 7.306
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Understand
REFERENCES: Relative Value of Decimals
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.1 - identify the relative value of decimals.
DATE CREATED: 11/22/2023 1:49 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/27/2023 12:59 AM
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: Understand
REFERENCES: Relative Value of Decimals
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.1 - identify the relative value of decimals.
DATE CREATED: 11/22/2023 1:50 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/27/2023 12:59 AM
6. Determine how many tablets are needed to give the following dose.
Tablets are labeled 0.2 mg. You must give 0.4 mg.
ANSWER: 2 tabs
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2
0.2 mg + 0.2 mg = 0.4 mg
Therefore, 2 tabs are needed.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: Addition and Subtraction of Decimals
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.2 - add decimals.
DATE CREATED: 11/22/2023 1:59 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/27/2023 12:59 AM
7. Determine how many tablets are 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: Apply
REFERENCES: Addition and Subtraction of Decimals
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.3 - subtract decimals.
DATE CREATED: 11/22/2023 2:12 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/27/2023 12:59 AM
8. Determine how many tablets are 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: Apply
REFERENCES: Addition and Subtraction of Decimals
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,Name: Class: Date:
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.2 - add decimals.
DATE CREATED: 11/22/2023 2:13 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/27/2023 12:59 AM
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: Apply
REFERENCES: Addition and Subtraction of Decimals
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.2 - add decimals.
DATE CREATED: 11/22/2023 2:13 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/27/2023 12:59 AM
10. Determine how many tablets are needed to give the following dose.
Tablets are labeled 0.1 mg. You must give 0.2 mg.
ANSWER: 2 tabs
2
0.1 mg + 0.1 mg = 0.2 mg
Therefore, 2 tabs are needed.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: Addition and Subtraction of Decimals
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.2 - add decimals.
DATE CREATED: 11/22/2023 2:14 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/27/2023 12:59 AM
11. Determine how many tablets are needed to give the following dose.
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,Name: Class: Date:
Tablets are labeled 0.25 mg. You must give 0.125 mg.
ANSWER: 1/2 tab
1/2
0.5
Because 0.25 mg is greater than 0.125 mg, subtract:
0.25 mg – 0.125 mg = 0.125 mg
0.125 mg is 1/2 of 0.25 mg; therefore, give 1/2 tab.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: Addition and Subtraction of Decimals
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.3 - subtract decimals.
DATE CREATED: 11/22/2023 3:35 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/27/2023 12:59 AM
12. Determine how many tablets are needed to give the following dose.
Tablets are labeled 0.4 mg. You must give 0.8 mg.
ANSWER: 2 tabs
2
0.4 mg + 0.4 mg = 0.8 mg
Therefore, 2 tabs are needed.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: Addition and Subtraction of Decimals
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.2 - add decimals.
DATE CREATED: 11/22/2023 3:36 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/27/2023 12:59 AM
13. Determine how many tablets are needed to give the following dose.
Prepare a dose of 2.5 mg using tablets with a strength of 5 mg.
ANSWER: 1/2 tab
1/2
0.5
Because 5 mg is greater than 2.5 mg, subtract:
5 mg – 2.5 mg = 2.5 mg
2.5 mg is 1/2 of 5 mg, so give 1/2 tab.
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, Name: Class: Date:
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: Addition and Subtraction of Decimals
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.3 - subtract decimals.
DATE CREATED: 11/22/2023 3:36 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/27/2023 12:59 AM
14. Determine how many tablets are needed to give the following dose.
A dose of 2.5 mg is ordered. Tablets labeled 1.25 mg are available.
ANSWER: 2 tabs
2
1.25 mg + 1.25 mg = 2.5 mg
Therefore, 2 tabs are needed.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: Addition and Subtraction of Decimals
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.2 - add decimals.
DATE CREATED: 11/22/2023 3:36 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/27/2023 12:59 AM
15. Determine how many tablets are needed to give the following dose.
Tablets are labeled 0.6 mg. You must give 0.3 mg.
ANSWER: 1/2 tab
1/2
0.5
Because 0.6 mg is greater than 0.3 mg, subtract:
0.6 mg – 0.3 mg = 0.3 mg
0.3 mg is 1/2 of 0.6 mg, so give 1/2 tab.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Apply
REFERENCES: Addition and Subtraction of Decimals
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.3 - subtract decimals.
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