ExCPT Test ExCPT Pharmacy Calculations 2

Question 1

A pediatric dose of ibuprofen is 10 mg/kg. The patient weighs 44 lbs. What is the correct dose in mg?

Accepted Answer

200 mg

Answer

440 mg

Answer

400 mg

Answer

220 mg

Question 2

How many milliliters are in 2.5 liters?

Accepted Answer

2,500 mL

Answer

250 mL

Answer

25 mL

Answer

0.25 mL

Question 3

A prescription reads: 'Take ii tabs tid × 10 days.' How many tablets should be dispensed?

Accepted Answer

60 tablets

Answer

20 tablets

Answer

30 tablets

Answer

40 tablets

Question 4

What is the flow rate in gtt/min for 1,000 mL of NS to be infused over 8 hours using a 15 gtt/mL drip set?

Accepted Answer

31 gtt/min

Answer

15 gtt/min

Answer

21 gtt/min

Answer

42 gtt/min

Question 5

A compounding formula requires 30% of ingredient A and 70% of ingredient B. If making 120 g total, how many grams of ingredient A are needed?

Accepted Answer

36 g

Answer

30 g

Answer

40 g

Answer

84 g

Question 6

Convert 98.6°F to Celsius.

Accepted Answer

37°C

Answer

32°C

Answer

40°C

Answer

36°C