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HST Pharmacology Review 1

Total questions: 38

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How can you convert 97 degrees fahrenheit to degrees celsius?

a)

Multiply 97 by 1.8, then subtract by 32

b)

Divide 97 by 1.8, then subtract by 32

c)

Subtract 97 by 32, then divide by 1.8

d)

Add 97 and 32, then multiply by 1.8

2.

How can you convert 4 degrees celsius to fahrenheit? 

a)

add 32, then multiply by 1.8

b)

multiply by 1.8, then add 32

c)

subtract 32, then multiply by 1.8

d)

divide 4 by 1.8, then add 32

3.

Convert 0.66 grams to milligrams 

a)

6.6 mg

b)

660 mg

c)

6600 mg

d)

66 mg

4.

To convert 88 mm to inches:

a)

Divide 88 by 25.44

b)

Multiply 88 by 25.44

c)

Divide 88 by 2.54

d)

Multiply 88 by 2.54

5.

To convert 5 inches to centimeters:

a)

Divide by 25.44

b)

Multiply by 25.44

c)

Divide by 2.54

d)

Multiply by 2.54

6.

To convert 5 grams to milligrams: 

a)

Multiply by 1000

b)

Move the decimal 2 spaces to the left

c)

Move the decimal 3 spaces to the left

d)

Divide by 1000

7.

To convert 8 milligrams to MICROgrams:

a)

Divide by 1000

b)

Multiply by 1000

c)

Move the decimal 3 spaces to the left

d)

Move the decimal 2 spaces to the right

8.

To convert 20 milliliters to liters:

a)

Multiply by 1000, or move decimal 3 spaces to the left

b)

Divide by 1000, or move decimal 3 spaces to the right

c)

Multiply by 1000, or move decimal 3 spaces to the right

d)

Divide by 1000, or move decimal 3 spaces to the left

9.

To convert 1.5 liters to milliliters: 

a)

Multiply by 1000, or move decimal 3 spaces to the right

b)

Divide by 1000, or move decimal 3 spaces to the left

c)

Divide by 1000, or move decimal 3 spaces to the right

d)

Multiply by 1000, or move decimal 3 spaces to the left

10.

Pitocin is measured in:

a)

mU

(Micro Units)

b)

mEq

(milliequivalent)

c)

IU

(International Units)

d)

mL

(milliliters)

11.

Heparin is measured in:

a)

mU

(Micro Units)

b)

mEq

(milliequivalent)

c)

IU

(International Units)

d)

mL

(milliliters)

12.

Potassium Chloride is measured in:

a)

mU

(Micro Units)

b)

mEq

(milliequivalent)

c)

IU

(International Units)

d)

mL

(milliliters)

13.

Match the following

a)

QD

1.

Once Daily

b)

BID

2.

Twice Daily

c)

TID

3.

Three Times Daily

d)

QHS

4.

At bedtime

e)

PC

5.

After Meals

14.

Match the following

a)

QOD

1.

Every Other Day

b)

QH

2.

Every Hour

c)

PRN

3.

As Needed

d)

PO

4.

By Mouth

e)

AC

5.

Before Meals

15.

Match the following

a)

Q2H

1.

Every 2 Hours

b)

SC/SQ

2.

Subcutaneous

c)

SL

3.

Sublingual

d)

IM

4.

Intramuscular

e)

IV

5.

Intravenous

16.
The (a)   name is the (b)   name of the drug; (c)   makeup. Ex. (d)  
Choose from the below words
generic
official
chemical
acetaminophen
17.
The (a)   or (b)   name is assigned by the (c)   , and it is protected by (d)   . Ex. (e)  
Choose from the below words
trade
brand
manufacturer
copyright
Tylenol
18.
(a)   -A drug may be classified by the (b)   type of the active ingredient or by the way it is used to treat a particular (c)   .
Choose from the below words
Classification
chemical
condition
19.

​ (a)   are (b)   that have been pressed into small (c)   ; can be any (d)  

Choose from the below words
drug powders
disks
shape
Tablets
20.

​ (a)   are (b)   sheaths that contains one dose of (c)  

Choose from the below words
gelatin
medication
Capsules
21.

(a)   is given by (b)   and is the ​ (c)   to administer drugs- (d)  

Choose from the below words
Oral
mouth
PO
easiest method
22.

(a)   is under the (b)   -SL.
It quickly dissolves and is absorbed into the (c)  

Choose from the below words
Sublingual
tongue
mucous membranes
23.

​ (a)   administration the drug is placed next to the ​ (b)   and is allowed to ​ (c)   .

Choose from the below words
Buccal
cheek
dissolve
24.

1930 is

a)

5:30 pm

b)

7:30 pm

c)

6:30 pm

d)

19:30 p.m.

25.

Engine 1 and Medic 5 were dispatched to a cardiac arrest at 1521, departing the station at 1522, arriving at 1528. CPR was initiated by family 2 minutes prior to dispatch. First shocks delivered by EMS were 5 minutes after arrival, IO was established 7 minutes after arrival was, IO epinephrine was administered 15 seconds later. IV was established 1 minute after IO. After several cycles of CPR and administration of IO epinephrine and IV amiodarone, the patient was pronounced dead 45 minutes after arrival. Engine 1 and Medic returned to quarters 20 minutes after pronouncement of death. At what time did the Fire and EMS crews return to quarters?

a)

1567

b)

1617

c)

1627

d)

1715

26.

Engine 1 and Medic 5 were dispatched to a cardiac arrest at 1521, departing the station at 1522, arriving at 1528. CPR was initiated by family 2 minutes prior to dispatch. First shocks delivered by EMS were 5 minutes after arrival, IO was established 7 minutes after arrival was, IO epinephrine was administered 15 seconds later. IV was established 1 minute after IO. After several cycles of CPR and administration of IO epinephrine and IV amiodarone, the patient was pronounced dead 45 minutes after arrival. Engine 1 and Medic returned to quarters 20 minutes after pronouncement of death. At what time was the 1st dosage epinephrine administered?

a)

1535:15

b)

1528:15

c)

1610:15

d)

1519:15

27.

Engine 1 and Medic 5 were dispatched to a cardiac arrest at 1521, departing the station at 1522, arriving at 1528. CPR was initiated by family 2 minutes prior to dispatch. First shocks delivered by EMS were 5 minutes after arrival, IO was established 7 minutes after arrival was, IO epinephrine was administered 15 seconds later. IV was established 1 minute after IO. After several cycles of CPR and administration of IO epinephrine and IV amiodarone, the patient was pronounced dead 45 minutes after arrival. Engine 1 and Medic returned to quarters 20 minutes after pronouncement of death. What route was used to administer epinephrine?

a)

Intravenous

b)

Intramuscular

c)

Intra-oscular

d)

bolus IV

28.

This type of injection is administered just below the skin.

a)

ID

b)

IV

c)

SC

d)

IM

29.
Where is intramuscular medicine given?
a)
Muscle
b)
Skin
c)
Vein
d)
Mammary
30.

The most common numerical system is the Hindu-Arabic system.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

Match the following Roman Numerals with Hindu-Arabic numbers.

a)

I

1.

1

b)

V

2.

5

c)

X

3.

10

d)

L

4.

50

e)

C

5.

100

32.

Which of the following represents 4 in Roman Numerals?

a)

IV

b)

VI

c)

IX

d)

XI

33.

The Roman Numerals XX represent:

a)

100

b)

20

c)

10

d)

60

34.
What is the number for XC?
a)
40
b)
50
c)
90
d)
60
35.

Dr Krueger ordered Mrs Ellis to have 250 mg of penicillin (PCN) q4h for her infection, and 324 acetaminophen PO PRN x30D for her pain.  PCN is available in 50 mg tabs.  How many tabs will you need to give?

a)

5

b)

15

c)

25

d)

10

36.

Dr Krueger ordered Mrs Ellis to have 250 mg of penicillin (PCN) q4h for her infection, and 324 acetaminophen PO PRN x30D for her pain.  PCN is available in 50 mg tabs.  How often does Mrs Ellis need to take PCN?

a)

Every 4 days

b)

Every Night

c)

Every 4 hours

d)

Every Morning at 4 a.m.

37.

Mariel is to get 1000 cc of ringer’s lactate over an 8 hour period.  How many cc should she get per hour? (reference your notes for formula)

a)

80

b)

190

c)

40

d)

125

38.
  • Mr DLC needs 750 mg of dilantin q12h.  You have 250mg/5cc of dilantin on hand.  

  • How many mL will you give?

a)

250 mL

b)

110 mL

c)

15 mL

d)

3 mL