Description: Math is at the heart of pharmaceutical care. A sound knowledge of math concepts is critical to the success of the Pharmacy Technician. Pharmaceutical Calculations for The Pharmacy Technician focuses on dosage calculations and basic math skills: from simple addition and subtraction to formulas used in dosage calculations to business math concepts. Accuracy in calculations will guide the Pharmacy Technician in the prevention of medication errors.
From Doody's Book Review: "This book is innovative and a perfect learning tool. It is one of the first books to acknowledge the importance of a pharmacy technician's job and prepares the student for work in a pharmacy by relating the material to real-life experiences. It is the first book I have seen to include so many pictures of labels taken directly from manufacturers and forms taken directly from hospitals. This is invaluable exposure to what the technicians will see once they are in the working world. This book prepares pharmacy technicians for the responsibility of ensuring a safe healthcare environment by avoiding medication errors." Reviewed by Lindsay I. Varga, Temple University School of Pharmacy. Weighted Numerical Score: 100 Product Benefits: - Workbook format provides over 1100 practice problems ? more than other texts
- Examples for problems are provided in a step-by-step format
- Includes chapters on pediatric and geriatric drug calculations
- "Remember" boxes highlight key content
Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Basic Mathematics
Chapter 2: Fractions and Decimals
Chapter 3: Ratios, Proportions, and Percents
Chapter 4: Systems of Measurement
Chapter 5: Converting within Metric, Apothecary, and Household Systems
Chapter 6: Converting Time and Temperature
Chapter 7: Calculations Using Prescriptions and Medication Orders
Chapter 8: Drug Dosage Calculations
Chapter 9: Oral Drug Dosages
Chapter 10: Injectable Drug Dosages
Chapter 11: Intravenous Fluid and Drug Therapy
Chapter 12: Pediatric Drug Administration
Chapter 13: Geriatric Drug Administration
Chapter 14: Pharmacy Operations and Business Math |
