Numeracy Seminar term 1

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What is the correct amount of Zinc Oxide needed to manufacture 120g of Zinc and Castor Oil ointment?

15g

9g (correct)

12g

6g

In the given formula, what is the purpose of Cetostearyl Alcohol?

To provide a soothing effect

To increase the ointment's shelf life

To act as an emulsifier (correct)

To enhance the ointment's fragrance

Why are dosage calculations important for some drugs?

To calculate the expiration date of the drug

To enhance the drug's flavor

To adjust the drug's color

To determine the appropriate amount to give based on patient parameters (correct)

For a 2-month old child weighing 5.5kg, what is the correct dose of paracetamol at 60mg/kg?

330mg Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of calculating quantities to supply in pharmacy?

To determine the appropriate amount of medication for a patient Signup and view all the answers

In the sample question provided, how many Amoxicillin 500mg capsules should be supplied for a 7-day course?

21 capsules Signup and view all the answers

What is the total number of puffs in the Clenil 100mcg CFCF inhaler?

200 puffs Signup and view all the answers

How many times a day should the Clenil 100mcg CFCF inhaler be used as per the prescription?

Twice a day Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of using an Extemporaneous Formulary in pharmacy?

Preparing and dispensing customized medications Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for pharmacy professionals to understand dose calculations?

To avoid medication errors and ensure patient safety Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct amount of Arachis Oil needed to manufacture 240g of Zinc and Castor Oil ointment?

122g Signup and view all the answers

If the ratio of White Beeswax to Castor Oil is 1:5, and 200g of ointment is to be manufactured, how much White Beeswax is needed?

25g Signup and view all the answers

For a 3-month old child requiring paracetamol at a dose of 55mg/kg, if the child weighs 7kg, how many mg of paracetamol should be administered per dose?

410mg Signup and view all the answers

If the ratio of Cetostearyl Alcohol to Arachis Oil is 1:15, and 150g of ointment is to be manufactured, how much Cetostearyl Alcohol is needed?

3g Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct quantity of Amoxicillin 500mg capsules needed for a patient taking 2 capsules three times a day for 10 days?

75 capsules Signup and view all the answers

How many days will a supply of Paracetamol 500mg tablets last if the patient takes 1 tablet four times a day for a month?

28 days Signup and view all the answers

For a patient prescribed with Aspirin 75mg tablets, taking 1 tablet once daily, how many tablets should be supplied for a leap year (366 days)?

365 tablets Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct quantity of Metformin 850mg tablets needed for a patient taking 2 tablets twice a day for 3 months?

720 tablets Signup and view all the answers

If a patient uses an Symbicort Turbuhaler (120 doses) with instructions to inhale TWO puffs twice a day, how long will this inhaler last if used as prescribed?

60 days Signup and view all the answers

How many weeks will an Alendronate 70mg weekly tablet prescription last if the patient is advised to take one tablet every Sunday?

5 weeks Signup and view all the answers

How much zinc oxide is needed to manufacture 240g of Zinc and Castor Oil ointment?

18g Signup and view all the answers

If the ratio of Cetostearyl Alcohol to Arachis Oil is 1:15, and 150g of ointment is to be manufactured, how much Cetostearyl Alcohol is needed?

10g Signup and view all the answers

What is the total number of puffs in the Clenil 100mcg CFCF inhaler?

120 Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of using an Extemporaneous Formulary in pharmacy?

To prepare individualized medications when mass-produced medications are not suitable. Signup and view all the answers

What is the quantity of Amoxicillin 500mg capsules needed for a patient taking 2 capsules three times a day for 10 days?

60 capsules Signup and view all the answers

How many days will a supply of Paracetamol 500mg tablets last if the patient takes 1 tablet four times a day for a month?

7.5 days Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct amount of Zinc Oxide needed to manufacture 120g of Zinc and Castor Oil ointment?

24g Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct amount of Arachis Oil needed to manufacture 240g of Zinc and Castor Oil ointment?

200g Signup and view all the answers

How many times a day should the Clenil 100mcg CFCF inhaler be used as per the prescription?

Twice a day Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of calculating quantities to supply in pharmacy?

To ensure the correct amount of medication is provided to the patient for their prescribed course Signup and view all the answers

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What is the correct amount of Zinc Oxide needed to manufacture 120g of Zinc and Castor Oil ointment?

In the given formula, what is the purpose of Cetostearyl Alcohol?

Why are dosage calculations important for some drugs?

For a 2-month old child weighing 5.5kg, what is the correct dose of paracetamol at 60mg/kg?

What is the purpose of calculating quantities to supply in pharmacy?

In the sample question provided, how many Amoxicillin 500mg capsules should be supplied for a 7-day course?

What is the total number of puffs in the Clenil 100mcg CFCF inhaler?

How many times a day should the Clenil 100mcg CFCF inhaler be used as per the prescription?

What is the main focus of using an Extemporaneous Formulary in pharmacy?

Why is it important for pharmacy professionals to understand dose calculations?

What is the correct amount of Arachis Oil needed to manufacture 240g of Zinc and Castor Oil ointment?

If the ratio of White Beeswax to Castor Oil is 1:5, and 200g of ointment is to be manufactured, how much White Beeswax is needed?

For a 3-month old child requiring paracetamol at a dose of 55mg/kg, if the child weighs 7kg, how many mg of paracetamol should be administered per dose?

If the ratio of Cetostearyl Alcohol to Arachis Oil is 1:15, and 150g of ointment is to be manufactured, how much Cetostearyl Alcohol is needed?

What is the correct quantity of Amoxicillin 500mg capsules needed for a patient taking 2 capsules three times a day for 10 days?

How many days will a supply of Paracetamol 500mg tablets last if the patient takes 1 tablet four times a day for a month?

For a patient prescribed with Aspirin 75mg tablets, taking 1 tablet once daily, how many tablets should be supplied for a leap year (366 days)?

What is the correct quantity of Metformin 850mg tablets needed for a patient taking 2 tablets twice a day for 3 months?

If a patient uses an Symbicort Turbuhaler (120 doses) with instructions to inhale TWO puffs twice a day, how long will this inhaler last if used as prescribed?

How many weeks will an Alendronate 70mg weekly tablet prescription last if the patient is advised to take one tablet every Sunday?

How much zinc oxide is needed to manufacture 240g of Zinc and Castor Oil ointment?

If the ratio of Cetostearyl Alcohol to Arachis Oil is 1:15, and 150g of ointment is to be manufactured, how much Cetostearyl Alcohol is needed?

What is the total number of puffs in the Clenil 100mcg CFCF inhaler?

What is the main focus of using an Extemporaneous Formulary in pharmacy?

What is the quantity of Amoxicillin 500mg capsules needed for a patient taking 2 capsules three times a day for 10 days?

How many days will a supply of Paracetamol 500mg tablets last if the patient takes 1 tablet four times a day for a month?

What is the correct amount of Zinc Oxide needed to manufacture 120g of Zinc and Castor Oil ointment?

What is the correct amount of Arachis Oil needed to manufacture 240g of Zinc and Castor Oil ointment?

How many times a day should the Clenil 100mcg CFCF inhaler be used as per the prescription?

What is the purpose of calculating quantities to supply in pharmacy?

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