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Test Bank for Calculate with Confidence 6th Edition by Morris
Chapter 07: Apothecary and Household Systems
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. 1 oz is equivalent to:
a.
4 mL
c.
15 mL
b.
5 mL
d.
30 mL
ANS: D
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2. The correct abbreviation for teaspoon is:
a.
Tsp.
c.
tbs.
b.
tsp.
d.
Tbs.
ANS: B
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MULTIPLE RESPONSE
1. The household system (select all that apply):
a.
is more accurate than the metric system.
b.
expresses quantities using Arabic numbers and
decimals.
c.
is primarily used for dosages at home.
d.
expresses quantities in fractions and Arabic numbers.
e.
is preferred for medication administration.
f.
has measures such as tbs and tsp.
ANS: C, D, F
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COMPLETION
1. Directions: Write the abbreviation for the term.
drop: _____
ANS: gtt
PTS: 1
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2. Directions: Write the abbreviation for the term.
teaspoon: _____
ANS: tsp
PTS: 1
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3. Directions: Write the abbreviation for the term.
ounce: _____
ANS: oz
PTS: 1
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4. Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
30 mL = _____ oz
ANS: 1
PTS: 1
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5. Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
13 t = _______ mL
ANS: 65
PTS: 1
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6. Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
15 mL = _____ oz
ANS: 1/2
PTS: 1
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7. Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
2 3/4 C = ______ mL
ANS: 660
PTS: 1
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8. Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
10 tbs = _____ mL
ANS: 150
PTS: 1
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9. Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
50 mL = _____ qt
ANS: 1/20
PTS: 1
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10. Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
5 t = _____ mL
ANS: 25
PTS: 1
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11. Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
255 mL = _____ oz
ANS: 8 1/2
PTS: 1
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12. Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
6 1/4 qt = _____ mL
ANS: 6,250
PTS: 1
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13. Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
5 1/4 pt = ______ mL
ANS: 2,625
PTS: 1
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14. Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
16 T = _____ mL
ANS: 240
PTS: 1
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15. Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
750 mL = _____ pt
ANS: 1 1/2 pt
PTS: 1
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16. Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
2 1/4 cup = _____ mL
ANS: 540
PTS: 1
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17. Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
195 mL = ________ oz
ANS: 6 1/2
PTS: 1
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18. Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
10 1/3 tbs = _______ mL
ANS: 155
PTS: 1
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19. Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
277.5 mL = _________ oz
ANS: 9 1/4
PTS: 1
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20. Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
43.75 mL = ________ tsp
ANS: 8 3/4
PTS: 1
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SHORT ANSWER
1. Directions: Express the following value correctly.
5.5 Tsp
ANS:
5 1/2 tsp, tsp 5 1/2
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2. Directions: Express the following value correctly.
20 MEQ
ANS:
20 mEq
PTS: 1
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3. Directions: Express the following value correctly.
2.75 OZ
ANS:
2 3/4 oz, oz 2 3/4
PTS: 1
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4. Directions: Express the following value correctly.
17 U
ANS:
17 units
PTS: 1
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5. Directions: Express the following value correctly.
18.0 Tbs
ANS:
18 tbs, tbs 18
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TRUE/FALSE
1. The drop is a standardized unit of measure.
_____
ANS: F
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2. Use of the apothecary system has been identified as a source of error in
medication administration.
_____
ANS: T
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3. A capital “U” is an acceptable abbreviation for units.
______
ANS: F
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4. Milliequivalent is a unit used to measure the ionic activity of a medication.
_______
ANS: T
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5. The household system expresses values using roman numerals and Arabic
numbers.
______
ANS: F
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