ABSTRACT

Understanding practical pharmaceutical calculations is essential for healthcare professionals. Even simple errors in calculation can have serious - and possibly fatal - consequences. Fully revised and updated, with entirely new chapters and a focus on basic arithmetic, this best-selling practical guide begins by explaining simple units of measurements and expressions of concentration, followed by demonstrations of how straight-forward calculations can be used to estimate individual patient dosages. At the end of each chapter there are self assessment calculations, with fully worked answers - ideal for revision and self-assessment. With the book and free downloads you can always have the guide on hand when you need it most.

chapter 1|12 pages

Fundamentals of arithmetic and algebra

chapter 2|8 pages

Units of measurement

chapter 3|10 pages

Understanding concentrations

chapter 4|10 pages

Formulae for extemporaneous dispensing

chapter 5|16 pages

Dilution, mixing and incorporation

chapter 6|12 pages

Dose calculations

chapter 7|22 pages

Clinical pharmacokinetics

chapter 8|10 pages

Suppository calculations