Fundamentals of Pharmaceutical Calculations (Part 2) Ratio and Proportion, Dimensional Analysis and Sig Figs Flashcards
At the end of the lesson, the students must have: Executed percentage equivalent, expression in ratio, proportion, variation, and dimensional analysis in problem solving and use of significant figures in calculations. (20 cards)
Express 0.769 as percentage
The correct answer is: 76.9 %
Express 7/10 as a percentage.
The correct answer is: 70%
Amoxicillin is dispensed as 125 mg/5 mL. How much amoxicillin (in grams) is there in 100 mL of the suspension?
The correct answer is: 2.5 grams
Thirty grams of cream contains 7.5 g of Drug X. What is the amount of cream that contains 97.5 g of Drug X?
The correct answer is: 390 g
If a drug cost PhP 3.75 per gram, how much would 150 mg cost? Express your answer in two significant figures.
The correct answer is: PhP 0.56
If 8 fluidounces of ether weigh 7.75 ounces, what will 1 quart weigh? Express your answer in ounces.
The correct answer is: 31 ounces
If 150 capsules of antibiotic cost PhP 250.00, what is the cost of 30 capsules?
The correct answer is: PhP 50.00
Indicate how many significant figures: 246.32
The correct answer is: 5
Indicate how many significant figures: 107.854
The correct answer is: 6
Indicate how many significant figures: 100.3
The correct answer is: 4
Indicate how many significant figures: 0.678
The correct answer is: 3
Indicate how many significant figures: 1.008
The correct answer is: 4
Indicate how many significant figures: 0.00340
The correct answer is: 3
Round off to three decimal places: 6.12963
The correct answer is: 6.130
Calculate 50% of 96
The correct answer is: 48
Find 76% of 2,055.2 giving your answer to two decimal places.
The correct answer is: 1,561.95
An injection intended for pediatric use contains 100 mcg of digoxin per milliliter. What volume of the injection should be administered to provide a dose of 0.04 mg?
The correct answer is: 0.04 mL
If 5 tablets of Lipitor contains 20 grams of active ingredients (Lipitor), how many tablets are required to fill a prescription for 500 grams?
The correct answer is: 125 tablets
How many mL of solution containing 150 mcg of medication per mL must be administered to a patient that requires 1 milligram?
The correct answer is: 6.67 mL
How many grams of medication are required to make 100 mL of 1:5000 solution?
The correct answer is: 0.02 g
