ABSTRACT

Accurately calculating medication dosages is a critical element in pharmaceutical care that directly affects optimal patient outcomes. Unfortunately, medication dosage errors happen in pharmacies, in hospitals, or even at home or in homecare settings everyday. In extreme cases, even minor dosage errors can have dire consequences. Careful calculations are essential to providing optimal medical and pharmaceutical care.

Essential Math and Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians fills the need for a basic reference that students and professionals can use to help them understand and perform accurate calculations. Organized in a natural progression from the basic to the complex, the book includes:

  • Roman and Arabic Numerals
  • Fractions and decimals
  • Ratios, proportions, and percentages
  • Systems of measurement including household conversions
  • Interpretation of medication orders
  • Isotonicity, pH, buffers, and reconstitutions
  • Intravenous flow rates
  • Insulin and Heparin products
  • Pediatric dosage
  • Business math

    Packed with numerous solved examples and practice problems, the book presents the math in a step-by-step style that allows readers to quickly grasp concepts. The authors explain the fundamentals simply and clearly and include ample practice problems that help readers become proficient. The focus on critical thinking, real-life problem scenarios, and the self-test format make Essential Math and Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians an indispensable learning tool.
  • chapter 1|5 pages

    Working with Roman and Arabic Numerals

    chapter 4|16 pages

    Applying Systems of Measurements

    chapter 5|12 pages

    Interpreting Medication Orders

    chapter 8|6 pages

    Working with Solid Dosage Forms

    chapter 9|20 pages

    Adjusting Isotonicity

    chapter 10|10 pages

    Working with pH and Buffers

    chapter 11|10 pages

    Dealing with Reconstitutions

    chapter 12|8 pages

    Determining Milliequivalent Strengths

    chapter 13|10 pages

    Dealing with Calories

    chapter 14|8 pages

    Determining Intravenous Flow Rates

    chapter 15|16 pages

    Working with Insulin and Heparin Products