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Chapter 02: Review of Basic Mathematical Skills
Beale: Math Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians, 4th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. 1/2 + 3/4
a. 5/4
b. 1 1/4
c. 2/3
d. 5/4 or 1 1/4
ANS: D
Use the common denominator of 4 so that 1/2 becomes 2/4 + 3/4 = 5/4 or (1 1/4).
DIF: Application
OBJ: ASHP Objective: 2.6 (Applying) Perform mathematical calculations essential to the duties of
pharmacy technicians in a variety of settings.
MSC: PTCB Blueprint: 4.2 Formulas, calculations, ratios, proportions, alligations, conversions, Sig
codes (e.g., b.i.d., t.i.d., Roman numerals), abbreviations, medical terminology, and symbols for days
supply, quantity, dose, concentration, dilutions
2. If an order is written for one tab q8h 7 d, how many are needed to fill the entire
prescription?
a. 14
b. 21
c. 28
d. Not enough information
ANS: B
3 tabs/day 7 days = 21 tabs.
DIF: Application
OBJ: ASHP Objective: 2.6 (Applying) Perform mathematical calculations essential to the duties of
pharmacy technicians in a variety of settings.
MSC: PTCB Blueprint: 4.2 Formulas, calculations, ratios, proportions, alligations, conversions, Sig
codes (e.g., b.i.d., t.i.d., Roman numerals), abbreviations, medical terminology, and symbols for days
supply, quantity, dose, concentration, dilutions
3. A patient is ordered to take 3 tabs bid for one week. How many tablets are needed to fill the
prescription?
a. 21
b. 28
c. 35
d. 42
ANS: D
3 tabs/dose 2 doses/day (bid) 7 days (one week) = 42 tabs.
DIF: Application
OBJ: ASHP Objective: 2.6 (Applying) Perform mathematical calculations essential to the duties of
pharmacy technicians in a variety of settings.
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MSC: PTCB Blueprint: 4.2 Formulas, calculations, ratios, proportions, alligations, conversions, Sig
codes (e.g., b.i.d., t.i.d., Roman numerals), abbreviations, medical terminology, and symbols for days
supply, quantity, dose, concentration, dilutions
4. A pharmacy has an inventory reorder point of 200 capsules of an antibiotic. If the total
amount of medication on hand is 800 capsules, what percentage is left when the reorder point
is reached?
a. 10%
b. 25%
c. 33.3%
d. 50%
ANS: B
x/100 = 200/800 reduce to x/100 = 1/4
4x = 100
x = 25
25%.
DIF: Application
OBJ: ASHP Objective: 2.6 (Applying) Perform mathematical calculations essential to the duties of
pharmacy technicians in a variety of settings.
MSC: PTCB Blueprint: 4.2 Formulas, calculations, ratios, proportions, alligations, conversions, Sig
codes (e.g., b.i.d., t.i.d., Roman numerals), abbreviations, medical terminology, and symbols for days
supply, quantity, dose, concentration, dilutions
5. A physician orders 45 tablets to be taken one three times a day. If 15 tablets have been taken,
what percentage of tablets has the patient taken?
a. 10%
b. 25%
c. 33.3%
d. 50%
ANS: C
x/100 = 15/45 reduce to x/100 = 1/3
3x = 100
x = 33.3
33.3%.
DIF: Application
OBJ: ASHP Objective: 2.6 (Applying) Perform mathematical calculations essential to the duties of
pharmacy technicians in a variety of settings.
MSC: PTCB Blueprint: 4.2 Formulas, calculations, ratios, proportions, alligations, conversions, Sig
codes (e.g., b.i.d., t.i.d., Roman numerals), abbreviations, medical terminology, and symbols for days
supply, quantity, dose, concentration, dilutions
6. The inventory for a medication is 450 tablets and it is to be replenished at 50%. At what
number of tablets should the medication be reordered?
a. 200
b. 225
c. 250
d. 275
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ANS: B
50/100 = x/450 reduce to 1/2 = x/450
2x = 450
x = 225.
DIF: Application
OBJ: ASHP Objective: 2.6 (Applying) Perform mathematical calculations essential to the duties of
pharmacy technicians in a variety of settings.
MSC: PTCB Blueprint: 4.2 Formulas, calculations, ratios, proportions, alligations, conversions, Sig
codes (e.g., b.i.d., t.i.d., Roman numerals), abbreviations, medical terminology, and symbols for days
supply, quantity, dose, concentration, dilutions
7. The budgeted amount for a year for a medication is $1,800. What is the budgeted amount for
each month?
a. $120
b. $140
c. $150
d. $180
ANS: C
$1,800 ÷ 12 = $150.
DIF: Application
OBJ: ASHP Objective: 2.6 (Applying) Perform mathematical calculations essential to the duties of
pharmacy technicians in a variety of settings.
MSC: PTCB Blueprint: 4.2 Formulas, calculations, ratios, proportions, alligations, conversions, Sig
codes (e.g., b.i.d., t.i.d., Roman numerals), abbreviations, medical terminology, and symbols for days
supply, quantity, dose, concentration, dilutions
8. Change 54/26 to a mixed number and reduce to lowest possible terms.
a. 2
b. 2 2/26
c. 2 1/13
d. 1 25/26
ANS: C
54 ÷ 26 = 2 2/26, which reduces to 2 1/13.
DIF: Application
OBJ: ASHP Objective: 2.6 (Applying) Perform mathematical calculations essential to the duties of
pharmacy technicians in a variety of settings.
MSC: PTCB Blueprint: 4.2 Formulas, calculations, ratios, proportions, alligations, conversions, Sig
codes (e.g., b.i.d., t.i.d., Roman numerals), abbreviations, medical terminology, and symbols for days
supply, quantity, dose, concentration, dilutions
9. Change the following to an improper fraction and reduce to lowest terms: 2 4/6.
a. 2 2/3
b. 14/6
c. 16/6
d. 8/3
ANS: D
2 6 = 12, 12 + 4 = 16 so 16/6, which reduces to 8/3.
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DIF: Application
OBJ: ASHP Objective: 2.6 (Applying) Perform mathematical calculations essential to the duties of
pharmacy technicians in a variety of settings.
MSC: PTCB Blueprint: 4.2 Formulas, calculations, ratios, proportions, alligations, conversions, Sig
codes (e.g., b.i.d., t.i.d., Roman numerals), abbreviations, medical terminology, and symbols for days
supply, quantity, dose, concentration, dilutions
10. A prescription requires 3/4 of a pint of water for reconstitution. The only measuring device
available measures 1/3 pint. How many times should this container be filled to make 3/4 pint?
a. 2
b. 2 1/4
c. 2 1/3
d. 2 1/2
ANS: B
To calculate how many times you need to fill a 1/3 measuring cup to make 3/4, see how many
times 1/3 goes into 3/4, which is 3/4 ÷ 1/3. Invert and multiply so 3/4 3/1 = 9/4, which
reduces to 2 1/4.
DIF: Application
OBJ: ASHP Objective: 2.6 (Applying) Perform mathematical calculations essential to the duties of
pharmacy technicians in a variety of settings.
MSC: PTCB Blueprint: 4.2 Formulas, calculations, ratios, proportions, alligations, conversions, Sig
codes (e.g., b.i.d., t.i.d., Roman numerals), abbreviations, medical terminology, and symbols for days
supply, quantity, dose, concentration, dilutions
11. Convert 0.01% to a fraction and reduce to lowest terms.
a. 1/100
b. 1/1,000
c. 1/10,000
d. No answer is correct
ANS: C
0.01% becomes 0.01/100. To remove the decimal point from the numerator, multiply both the
numerator and the denominator by 100/100 to equal 1/10,000.
DIF: Application
OBJ: ASHP Objective: 2.6 (Applying) Perform mathematical calculations essential to the duties of
pharmacy technicians in a variety of settings.
MSC: PTCB Blueprint: 4.2 Formulas, calculations, ratios, proportions, alligations, conversions, Sig
codes (e.g., b.i.d., t.i.d., Roman numerals), abbreviations, medical terminology, and symbols for days
supply, quantity, dose, concentration, dilutions
12. If a patient requires 10 tablets for a 5-day supply, how many are required for 30 days?
a. 30
b. 60
c. 90
d. 120
ANS: B
Use the ratio and proportion method to solve 10 is to 5 as x is to 3.
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Chapter 02: Review of Basic Mathematical Skills
Beale: Math Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians, 4th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. 1/2 + 3/4
a. 5/4
b. 1 1/4
c. 2/3
d. 5/4 or 1 1/4
ANS: D
Use the common denominator of 4 so that 1/2 becomes 2/4 + 3/4 = 5/4 or (1 1/4).
DIF: Application
OBJ: ASHP Objective: 2.6 (Applying) Perform mathematical calculations essential to the duties of
pharmacy technicians in a variety of settings.
MSC: PTCB Blueprint: 4.2 Formulas, calculations, ratios, proportions, alligations, conversions, Sig
codes (e.g., b.i.d., t.i.d., Roman numerals), abbreviations, medical terminology, and symbols for days
supply, quantity, dose, concentration, dilutions
2. If an order is written for one tab q8h 7 d, how many are needed to fill the entire
prescription?
a. 14
b. 21
c. 28
d. Not enough information
ANS: B
3 tabs/day 7 days = 21 tabs.
DIF: Application
OBJ: ASHP Objective: 2.6 (Applying) Perform mathematical calculations essential to the duties of
pharmacy technicians in a variety of settings.
MSC: PTCB Blueprint: 4.2 Formulas, calculations, ratios, proportions, alligations, conversions, Sig
codes (e.g., b.i.d., t.i.d., Roman numerals), abbreviations, medical terminology, and symbols for days
supply, quantity, dose, concentration, dilutions
3. A patient is ordered to take 3 tabs bid for one week. How many tablets are needed to fill the
prescription?
a. 21
b. 28
c. 35
d. 42
ANS: D
3 tabs/dose 2 doses/day (bid) 7 days (one week) = 42 tabs.
DIF: Application
OBJ: ASHP Objective: 2.6 (Applying) Perform mathematical calculations essential to the duties of
pharmacy technicians in a variety of settings.
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codes (e.g., b.i.d., t.i.d., Roman numerals), abbreviations, medical terminology, and symbols for days
supply, quantity, dose, concentration, dilutions
4. A pharmacy has an inventory reorder point of 200 capsules of an antibiotic. If the total
amount of medication on hand is 800 capsules, what percentage is left when the reorder point
is reached?
a. 10%
b. 25%
c. 33.3%
d. 50%
ANS: B
x/100 = 200/800 reduce to x/100 = 1/4
4x = 100
x = 25
25%.
DIF: Application
OBJ: ASHP Objective: 2.6 (Applying) Perform mathematical calculations essential to the duties of
pharmacy technicians in a variety of settings.
MSC: PTCB Blueprint: 4.2 Formulas, calculations, ratios, proportions, alligations, conversions, Sig
codes (e.g., b.i.d., t.i.d., Roman numerals), abbreviations, medical terminology, and symbols for days
supply, quantity, dose, concentration, dilutions
5. A physician orders 45 tablets to be taken one three times a day. If 15 tablets have been taken,
what percentage of tablets has the patient taken?
a. 10%
b. 25%
c. 33.3%
d. 50%
ANS: C
x/100 = 15/45 reduce to x/100 = 1/3
3x = 100
x = 33.3
33.3%.
DIF: Application
OBJ: ASHP Objective: 2.6 (Applying) Perform mathematical calculations essential to the duties of
pharmacy technicians in a variety of settings.
MSC: PTCB Blueprint: 4.2 Formulas, calculations, ratios, proportions, alligations, conversions, Sig
codes (e.g., b.i.d., t.i.d., Roman numerals), abbreviations, medical terminology, and symbols for days
supply, quantity, dose, concentration, dilutions
6. The inventory for a medication is 450 tablets and it is to be replenished at 50%. At what
number of tablets should the medication be reordered?
a. 200
b. 225
c. 250
d. 275
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ANS: B
50/100 = x/450 reduce to 1/2 = x/450
2x = 450
x = 225.
DIF: Application
OBJ: ASHP Objective: 2.6 (Applying) Perform mathematical calculations essential to the duties of
pharmacy technicians in a variety of settings.
MSC: PTCB Blueprint: 4.2 Formulas, calculations, ratios, proportions, alligations, conversions, Sig
codes (e.g., b.i.d., t.i.d., Roman numerals), abbreviations, medical terminology, and symbols for days
supply, quantity, dose, concentration, dilutions
7. The budgeted amount for a year for a medication is $1,800. What is the budgeted amount for
each month?
a. $120
b. $140
c. $150
d. $180
ANS: C
$1,800 ÷ 12 = $150.
DIF: Application
OBJ: ASHP Objective: 2.6 (Applying) Perform mathematical calculations essential to the duties of
pharmacy technicians in a variety of settings.
MSC: PTCB Blueprint: 4.2 Formulas, calculations, ratios, proportions, alligations, conversions, Sig
codes (e.g., b.i.d., t.i.d., Roman numerals), abbreviations, medical terminology, and symbols for days
supply, quantity, dose, concentration, dilutions
8. Change 54/26 to a mixed number and reduce to lowest possible terms.
a. 2
b. 2 2/26
c. 2 1/13
d. 1 25/26
ANS: C
54 ÷ 26 = 2 2/26, which reduces to 2 1/13.
DIF: Application
OBJ: ASHP Objective: 2.6 (Applying) Perform mathematical calculations essential to the duties of
pharmacy technicians in a variety of settings.
MSC: PTCB Blueprint: 4.2 Formulas, calculations, ratios, proportions, alligations, conversions, Sig
codes (e.g., b.i.d., t.i.d., Roman numerals), abbreviations, medical terminology, and symbols for days
supply, quantity, dose, concentration, dilutions
9. Change the following to an improper fraction and reduce to lowest terms: 2 4/6.
a. 2 2/3
b. 14/6
c. 16/6
d. 8/3
ANS: D
2 6 = 12, 12 + 4 = 16 so 16/6, which reduces to 8/3.
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DIF: Application
OBJ: ASHP Objective: 2.6 (Applying) Perform mathematical calculations essential to the duties of
pharmacy technicians in a variety of settings.
MSC: PTCB Blueprint: 4.2 Formulas, calculations, ratios, proportions, alligations, conversions, Sig
codes (e.g., b.i.d., t.i.d., Roman numerals), abbreviations, medical terminology, and symbols for days
supply, quantity, dose, concentration, dilutions
10. A prescription requires 3/4 of a pint of water for reconstitution. The only measuring device
available measures 1/3 pint. How many times should this container be filled to make 3/4 pint?
a. 2
b. 2 1/4
c. 2 1/3
d. 2 1/2
ANS: B
To calculate how many times you need to fill a 1/3 measuring cup to make 3/4, see how many
times 1/3 goes into 3/4, which is 3/4 ÷ 1/3. Invert and multiply so 3/4 3/1 = 9/4, which
reduces to 2 1/4.
DIF: Application
OBJ: ASHP Objective: 2.6 (Applying) Perform mathematical calculations essential to the duties of
pharmacy technicians in a variety of settings.
MSC: PTCB Blueprint: 4.2 Formulas, calculations, ratios, proportions, alligations, conversions, Sig
codes (e.g., b.i.d., t.i.d., Roman numerals), abbreviations, medical terminology, and symbols for days
supply, quantity, dose, concentration, dilutions
11. Convert 0.01% to a fraction and reduce to lowest terms.
a. 1/100
b. 1/1,000
c. 1/10,000
d. No answer is correct
ANS: C
0.01% becomes 0.01/100. To remove the decimal point from the numerator, multiply both the
numerator and the denominator by 100/100 to equal 1/10,000.
DIF: Application
OBJ: ASHP Objective: 2.6 (Applying) Perform mathematical calculations essential to the duties of
pharmacy technicians in a variety of settings.
MSC: PTCB Blueprint: 4.2 Formulas, calculations, ratios, proportions, alligations, conversions, Sig
codes (e.g., b.i.d., t.i.d., Roman numerals), abbreviations, medical terminology, and symbols for days
supply, quantity, dose, concentration, dilutions
12. If a patient requires 10 tablets for a 5-day supply, how many are required for 30 days?
a. 30
b. 60
c. 90
d. 120
ANS: B
Use the ratio and proportion method to solve 10 is to 5 as x is to 3.
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