| Calculations: The Pharmacy Technician Series |
Prentice Hall Health |
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| Mike Johnston, Straden-Schaden/National Pharmacy Technician Association / NPTA |
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A comprehensive resource covering calculations and mathematical operations required in the practice of pharmacy.
- Covers calculations and mathematical operations required in the practice of pharmacy
- Covers mathematical concepts, formulas, conversions, calculations and problem-solving techniques
- Logical, Step-by-Step Instructions.
- Practice Problems with answers.
- Formulas highlighted throughout.
- A Basic Math Pre-Test.
- Chapter Reviews and Practice Examples.
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Summary
Part of the Prentice Hall Pharmacy Technician Series, Pharmacy Calculations is a comprehensive resource covering calculations and mathematical operations required in the practice of pharmacy. It covers mathematical concepts, formulas, conversions, calculations and problem-solving techniques. Additional features include:
- Logical, Step-by-Step Instructions.
- Practice Problems for each subcategory that provide practice problems before advancing to the next concept.
- Answers in the back of the book allow for self-review.
- Formulas are highlighted and focused throughout appropriate chapters.
- A Basic Math Pre-Test determines strengths and weaknesses.
- Chapter Reviews contain additional calculations.
- Practical Examples are provided at the end of the book.
- This Series has been endorsed by the National Pharmacy Technician Association.
Author(s) Expertise
Mike Johnston is the Founder and President of the National Pharmacy Technician Association.
Audience
Pharmacy Technician students and professionals.
Book Product Model
The Prentice Hall Pharmacy Technician Series is a uniquely comprehensive approach to the Pharmacy Technician profession. The goal of it's author is for this series to be the standard curriculum for the profession.
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| Calculations: The Pharmacy Technician Series |
Prentice Hall Health |
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| Mike Johnston, Straden-Schaden/National Pharmacy Technician Association / NPTA |
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1. Basic Math Overview:
Basic Math Pre-Test. Decimals. Roman Numerals. Fractions.
2. Systems of Measurement:
The Metric System. International Units. Milliequivalent Measures. Apothecaries System. Avoirdupois System. Household System.
3. Conversions of Measurement:
Conversion Equivalents. Converting the Household System. Converting the Apothecary System. Temperature Conversions.
4. Ratios and Proportions:
Setting Up a Ratio and Proportin. Cross Multiplication. Restating a Ratio as a Fraction. Restating Fractions as Ratios. Converting a Ratio to a Percent.
5. Dosage Calculations:
Calculating the Amount of Active Ingredient Required. Pediatric Dosing. Converting Pediatric Weight. Mg/Kg/Day. Sig Refresher.
6. Concentrations and Dilutions:
Concentrations. Weight/Weight. Weight/Volume. Volume/Volume. Dilutions.
7. Alligations:
Solving Alligations. The Alligation Grid.
8. Flow Rates:
Calculating Flow Rates.
9. Milliequivalents:
Total Parenteral Nutrition. Electrolyte Solutions. Other Calculations Involving Milliequivalents.
10. Basic Accounting and Operations:
Pharmacy Is a Business. Accounting and Pricing Considerations. Accounting Formulas.
11. Practical Examples
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