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Math Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians

Math Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians

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Master the math skills needed to calculate drug dosages safely and accurately! Math Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians, 4th Edition covers the competencies required by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). Designed specifically for Pharmacy Technicians, the book includes a review of basic math, conversions between measurement systems, interpretation of drug labels and physicians orders, and calculation of medications based on a patients age, body weight, or body surface area. Two basic methods of calculating drug dosages are described:: ratio/proportion and dimensional analysis. Simplifying calculation concepts, Elaine Beales practical worktext breaks down calculations, provides examples, and contains hundreds of practice problems to help you develop calculation confidence and prepare for a successful career as a Pharmacy Technician.

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Publication date
2022
Issue number
4
Cover
paperback
Pages count
552
Dimensions (mm)
216 x 276
Weight (g)
1200
  • Section I: Introduction and Basic Math Skills
    1. Assessment of Mathematical Skills Needed in Health Occupations
    2. Review of Basic Mathematical Skills

    Section II: Measurements Used in Health Care and Conversions between Measurement Systems
    3. Conversion of Clinical Measurements of Numbers, Time and Temperature
    4. Comparisons of Measurement Systems
    5. Conversions between Measurement Systems

    Section III: Medication and Prescription Orders and Their Calculations
    6. Interpretation of Medication Labels and Orders
    7. Calculation of Solid Oral Doses and Dosages
    8. Calculate Doses of Liquid Oral and Parenteral Medications
    9. Reconstitution of Powders or Crystals into Liquid Medications

    Section IV: Special Medication Calculations
    10. Calculation of Medications for Special Populations Based on Body Weight and Patient Age
    11. Calculation of Medications Measured in Units, Milliequivalents and Percents of Concentration
    12. Calculation of Medications for Intravenous Uses
    13. Calculation of Mixtures from Stock Medications
    14. Interpreting Physicians Orders for Dosages

    Section V: Business Math
    15. Business Math for Pharmacy Technicians
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