Which of the following is false about the metric system of measurement?
a. It is commonly used at home
b. It is the legal system of measurement in the
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c. It uses the decimal system
d. It includes the gram, meter, and liter
A. It is commonly used at home
Which of the following measurement systems is also known as the Avoirdupois
System?
a. The metric system
b. The international unit system
c. The household system
d. The apothecary system
C. The household system
Which of the following statements is false concerning triangle checks in LASA
medications?
a. You should check the actual medicines against the medication label
b. You should check the actual medications against the prescription
c. You should identify medication only by physical appearance
d. It is done during administration and dispensation of drugs
C. You should identify medication only by physical appearance
Which of the following best describes a Class A prescription balance?
a. A device used to measure large quantities of material and drugs above 5kg
b. A balance that is usually composed of a single pan
c. A measuring device used to weigh quantities that are not more than 120g
d. A balance used for mixing certain compounds
C. A measuring device used to weigh quantities that are not more than 120g
Concerning conical graduates, which of the following is true?
a. They are used in the measurement of liquids that have wide bases and wide tops
and taper from the top to bottom
b. They are useful when measuring liquids that have narrow diameters at the top and
base
c. They are usually in the form of plates made up of hard, flat, and nonabsorbent
surfaces
d. They are used in the measurement of solid drugs
A. They are used in the measurement of liquids that have wide bases and wide tops
and taper from the top to bottom
Which of the following may be referred to as compounding
1 - Preparation of radioactive isotopes
2 - Preparation of suppositories, oral liquids and topical medications
3 - Conversion from one dosage form to another
a. 2 only
b. 2 and 3
c. 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3
D. 1, 2 and 3
Which of the following materials is incorrectly paired with its use?
a. Heat guns - Used to shrink bands onto vials
b. Decappers - Used to remove seals on containers
c. Beakers - Used to hold liquids
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