Fulcher, Robert M.

Math calculations for pharmacy technicians : a worktext / Robert M. Fulcher, Eugenia M. Fulcher. - Second Edition. - St. Louis, Mo. Saunders, c2013. - xviii, 667 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Assessment of mathematical skills needed in health occupations -- Review of basic mathematical skills -- Conversion of clinical measurements of numbers, time and temperature -- Comparisons of measurement systems -- Conversions between measurement systems -- Interpretation of medication labels and orders -- Calculation of solid oral doses and dosages -- Calculate doses of liquid oral and parenteral medications -- Reconstitution of powders or crystals into liquid medications -- Calculation of medications for special populations based on body weight and patient age -- Calculation of medications measured in units, milliequivalents and percents of concentration -- Calculation of medications for intravenous uses -- Calculation of mixtures from stock medications -- Interpreting physician's orders for dosages -- Business math for pharmacy technicians.

School of Pharmacy

9781437723663 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2011053249


Pharmaceutical Preparations--administration & dosage--Problems and Exercises.
Mathematics--Problems and Exercises.

GEN ED RS 57 / .F843 2013

615.1/401513

QV 18.2