Master the Metric System: Essential for Pharmacy Technicians

Question 1

In the metric system, what is the fundamental unit of length?

Accepted Answer

Meter

Answer

Kilometer

Answer

Centimeter

Answer

Inch

Question 2

Convert 2.5 centimeters into millimeters:

Accepted Answer

25 millimeters

Answer

250 millimeters

Answer

0.25 millimeters

Answer

2.5 millimeters

Question 3

Which prefix signifies micro in the metric system?

Accepted Answer

μ

Answer

m

Answer

k

Answer

c

Question 4

Express the mass of 500 milliliters of water in grams:

Accepted Answer

500 grams

Answer

5000 grams

Answer

5 grams

Answer

50 grams

Question 5

How many microliters make up 1 milliliter?

Accepted Answer

1000 microliters

Answer

10 microliters

Answer

100 microliters

Answer

1 microliter

Question 6

In the metric system, what is the unit of force called?

Accepted Answer

Newton

Answer

Joule

Answer

Watt

Answer

Pascal

Question 7

Which SI prefix represents mega?

Accepted Answer

M

Answer

μ

Answer

m

Answer

k

Question 8

In the metric system, which unit serves as the fundamental unit for measuring length?

Accepted Answer

Meter

Answer

Inch

Answer

Centimeter

Answer

Yard

Question 9

A patient's medication requires 500 milligrams. How many grams does this represent?

Accepted Answer

0.5 g

Answer

5 g

Answer

50 g

Answer

0.05 g

Question 10

A solution is prepared using 250 milliliters of water. Express the volume of the solution in liters.

Accepted Answer

0.25 L

Answer

25 L

Answer

2.5 L

Answer

0.025 L

Question 11

Which of the following is the proper abbreviation for the metric unit of volume?

Accepted Answer

mL

Answer

ml

Answer

ML

Answer

m.l

Question 12

A patient weighs 75 kilograms. Convert their weight into pounds.

Accepted Answer

165.35 lbs

Answer

7.5 lbs

Answer

1,653.5 lbs

Answer

32.4 lbs

Question 13

In the International System of Units (SI), which unit is used to measure temperature?

Accepted Answer

Kelvin

Answer

Rankine

Answer

Fahrenheit

Answer

Celsius

Question 14

Identify the metric unit used to measure force.

Accepted Answer

Newton

Answer

Joule

Answer

Watt

Answer

Pascal

Question 15

A patient is prescribed 1.5 grams of medication daily. If the medication is available in 500-milligram tablets, how many tablets should they take per day?

Accepted Answer

3

Answer

5

Answer

1

Answer

10

Question 16

Which of the following is the fundamental unit of length in the metric system?

Accepted Answer

Meter

Answer

Liter

Answer

Kilogram

Answer

Kelvin

Question 17

What is the unit of measurement for volume in the metric system?

Accepted Answer

Liter

Answer

Centimeter

Answer

Kelvin

Answer

Milligram

Question 18

Convert 50 milliliters of a solution to liters.

Accepted Answer

0.05

Answer

5

Answer

0.5

Answer

50

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using the metric system?

Accepted Answer

It is widely used in the United States

Answer

It is standardized and consistent

Answer

It is used worldwide

Answer

It is a decimal-based system

Question 20

What is the unit of measurement for mass in the metric system?

Accepted Answer

Gram

Answer

Pound

Answer

Inch

Answer

Gallon

Question 21

In the metric system, the fundamental unit of length is the:

Accepted Answer

Meter

Answer

Centimeter

Answer

Yard

Answer

Millimeter

Question 22

The mass of 500 cubic centimeters of water is:

Accepted Answer

500 grams

Answer

5 grams

Answer

50 grams

Answer

5000 grams

Question 23

To convert 100 degrees Fahrenheit to Celsius, you would:

Accepted Answer

Subtract 32, then multiply by 5/9

Answer

Add 32, then multiply by 9/5

Answer

Subtract 32, then divide by 9/5

Answer

Add 32, then divide by 5/9

Question 24

Which metric unit is used to measure volume?

Accepted Answer

Liter

Answer

Celsius

Answer

Meter

Answer

Gram

Question 25

To calculate the area of a rectangle with a length of 8 centimeters and a width of 5 centimeters, you would:

Accepted Answer

Multiply length by width

Answer

Add length and width

Answer

Subtract length from width

Answer

Divide length by width

Question 26

One advantage of using the metric system is that it:

Accepted Answer

Uses a consistent decimal system

Answer

Is not widely accepted internationally

Answer

Is only used in scientific fields

Answer

Is difficult to convert to other systems

Question 27

A patient needs 5 milliliters (mL) of a liquid medication. How many cubic centimeters (cc) is this equal to?

Accepted Answer

5 cc

Answer

50 cc

Answer

0.5 cc

Answer

0.05 cc

Question 28

A vial contains 100 milliliters (mL) of a solution. How many liters (L) is this equivalent to?

Accepted Answer

0.1 liters

Answer

0.01 liters

Answer

1 liter

Answer

10 liters

Question 29

Which of the following is the largest unit of volume in the metric system?

Accepted Answer

Kiloliter

Answer

Milliliter

Answer

Centiliter

Answer

Liter

Question 30

A prescription calls for 500 milliliters (mL) of a solution. How many liters (L) is this equivalent to?

Accepted Answer

0.5 liters

Answer

0.05 liters

Answer

50 liters

Answer

5 liters

Question 31

A patient needs 1000 milliliters (mL) of an intravenous solution. How many liters (L) is this equal to?

Accepted Answer

1 liter

Answer

0.01 liters

Answer

10 liters

Answer

0.1 liters

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a metric unit of weight?

Accepted Answer

Pound

Answer

Milligram

Answer

Gram

Answer

Kilogram

Question 33

A prescription requires 2.5 grams of a medication. If the available medication is in 250 milligram (mg) tablets, how many tablets should be dispensed?

Accepted Answer

10 tablets

Answer

25 tablets

Answer

5 tablets

Answer

2.5 tablets

Question 34

How many centimeters are equal to 1 meter?

Accepted Answer

100

Answer

1000

Answer

1

Answer

10

Question 35

How many milliliters (mL) are in 2 liters (L)?

Accepted Answer

2000

Answer

20,000

Answer

200

Answer

2,000,000

Question 36

Which metric prefix represents one-thousandth (1/1000)?

Accepted Answer

Milli

Answer

Centi

Answer

Mega

Answer

Kilo

Question 37

What is the SI unit of force?

Accepted Answer

Newton

Answer

Coulomb

Answer

Joule

Answer

Pascal

Question 38

Which of these is NOT a benefit of the metric system?

Accepted Answer

It's universally understood by everyone.

Answer

It's standardized globally, promoting consistency.

Answer

It's based on multiples of ten, simplifying calculations.

Answer

It's widely used in scientific and medical fields.

Question 39

The average adult height is approximately how many meters?

Accepted Answer

1.7

Answer

0.17

Answer

170

Answer

17

Question 40

What is the metric unit for measuring time?

Accepted Answer

Second

Answer

Day

Answer

Hour

Answer

Minute

Question 41

Which of the following is the base unit of length in the metric system?

Accepted Answer

Meter

Answer

Kilogram

Answer

Liter

Answer

Celsius

Question 42

Convert 2.5 kilometers to meters.

Accepted Answer

2500

Answer

25

Answer

25,000

Answer

250

Question 43

Which of the following prefixes indicates a thousandth of a unit?

Accepted Answer

Milli

Answer

Centi

Answer

Mega

Answer

Kilo

Question 44

Convert 500 milligrams to grams.

Accepted Answer

0.5

Answer

0.05

Answer

5

Answer

50

Question 45

Which of the following is the unit of volume in the metric system?

Accepted Answer

Liter

Answer

Kilogram

Answer

Celsius

Answer

Meter

Question 46

Convert 1.2 liters to milliliters.

Accepted Answer

1200

Answer

12,000

Answer

12

Answer

120

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT a derived unit in the metric system?

Accepted Answer

Meter

Answer

Celsius

Answer

Liter

Answer

Newton

Question 48

Convert 25 degrees Celsius to Fahrenheit.

Accepted Answer

77

Answer

104

Answer

-77

Answer

32

Question 49

Which of the following is an advantage of using the metric system in pharmacy practice?

Accepted Answer

Standardized measurements ensure accurate calculations.

Answer

It is only used in a few countries.

Answer

It is more complex and precise than other systems.

Question 50

A patient's weight is recorded as 75 kilograms. Express this weight in milligrams.

Accepted Answer

75,000,000

Answer

750

Answer

750,000

Answer

7500