Indra K. Reddy, Mansoor A. Khan

Essential Math and Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

The accurate calculation of medication dosages is a critical element in pharmaceutical care. Tailored specifically for pharmacy technicians and beginning pharmacy students, Essential Math and Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians fills the need for a text that helps readers understand and perform accurate calculations. Packed with numerous solved examples and practice problems, the authors present the material in a step-by-step style that allows readers to quickly grasp concepts. They explain the fundamentals simply and clearly and include ample practice problems. The focus on critical thinking, real-life problem scenarios, and the self-test format make this book an indispensable learning tool.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Routledge
• Seitenzahl: 240
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. September 2003
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 371g
• ISBN-13: 9781587161476
• ISBN-10: 1587161478
• Artikelnr.: 22197626

Autorenporträt

Reddy, Indra K.; Khan, Mansoor A.

Inhaltsangabe

Working with Roman and Arabic Numerals. Using Fractions and Decimals in
Pharmacy Math. Using Ratios, Proportions and Percentages in Dosage
Calculations. Applying Systems of Measurements. Interpreting Medication
Orders. Identifying Prescription Errors and Omissions. Working with Liquid
Dosage Forms. Working with Solid Dosage Forms. Adjusting Isotonicity.
Working with Buffer and Ionization Values. Dealing with Reconstitutions.
Determining Milliequivalent Strengths. Calculating Caloric Values .
Determining IV Flow Rates. Working with Insulin and Heparin Products.
Appendices.