ExCPT Test ExCPT Pharmacy Calculations 3

Question 1

A patient requires 0.025 mg of digoxin. The available tablets are 0.125 mg. What fraction of a tablet should be given?

Accepted Answer

1/5 tablet

Answer

1/4 tablet

Answer

1/2 tablet

Answer

1/10 tablet

Question 2

If a cream is labeled 2.5% w/w, how many mg of active ingredient are in a 30 g tube?

Accepted Answer

750 mg

Answer

250 mg

Answer

75 mg

Answer

25 mg

Question 3

How many teaspoons are equivalent to 15 mL?

Accepted Answer

3 teaspoons

Answer

2 teaspoons

Answer

5 teaspoons

Answer

1 teaspoon

Question 4

An order calls for KCl 40 mEq to be added to 1 L NS. Available is KCl 2 mEq/mL. How many mL should be added?

Accepted Answer

20 mL

Answer

10 mL

Answer

40 mL

Answer

80 mL

Question 5

A pharmacy's markup policy is 20% above acquisition cost. If a drug costs $12.50, what is the retail price?

Accepted Answer

$15.00

Answer

$14.50

Answer

$10.00

Answer

$13.50

Question 6

A powder for reconstitution requires adding 90 mL of water to yield 100 mL of suspension at 250 mg/5 mL. What is the powder volume?

Accepted Answer

10 mL

Answer

5 mL

Answer

90 mL

Answer

15 mL