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Pharmaceutical Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians

By Jahangir Moini

3rd Edition © 2024
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Prepare your students with the sound knowledge of math concepts that form such a critical part of pharmaceutical care. Moini's PHARMACEUTICAL CALCULATIONS FOR PHARMACY TECHNICIANS, 3E is significantly revised to provide an even more effective hands-on reference guide to essential math skills -- from simple addition and subtraction to formulas used in dosage calculations. Your students gain the skills to perform accurate drug calculations with confidence, prevent medication errors and succeed as pharmacy technicians. In addition to the latest advancements and informative content, the edition includes numerous visual examples of medication labels, medical forms and other images to help students apply professional skills in real-life situations. Updates make this edition an even more valuable resource for students and professional pharmacy technicians alike. WebAssign digital resources are also available to further reinforce critical math and calculation skills.

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Prepare your students with the sound knowledge of math concepts that form such a critical part of pharmaceutical care. Moini's PHARMACEUTICAL CALCULATIONS FOR PHARMACY TECHNICIANS, 3E is significantly revised to provide an even more effective hands-on reference guide to essential math skills -- from simple addition and subtraction to formulas used in dosage calculations. Your students gain the skills to perform accurate drug calculations with confidence, prevent medication errors and succeed as pharmacy technicians. In addition to the latest advancements and informative content, the edition includes numerous visual examples of medication labels, medical forms and other images to help students apply professional skills in real-life situations. Updates make this edition an even more valuable resource for students and professional pharmacy technicians alike. WebAssign digital resources are also available to further reinforce critical math and calculation skills.

THE LATEST INSTRUCTOR SUPPORT RESOURCES ASSIST YOU IN CLASS PREPARATION AND PRESENTATIONS. In addition to WebAssign digital resources, this edition's ancillaries include proven PowerPoint® slides that demonstrate step-by-step actual procedures used in calculating drug dosages. This edition's test banks also provide a variety of engaging questions to save time in creating effective student exams.

WEALTH OF PRACTICE PROBLEMS GUIDE STUDENTS IN APPLYING MATH SKILLS. This edition offers more than 1,200 practice problems to help your students effectively hone their math skills through ongoing practice and application.

STEP-BY-STEP EXAMPLES CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE EACH TYPE OF PROBLEM. These examples are designed to reinforce learning. The easy-to-follow, step-by-step format of these examples makes even complex math concepts easier to understand for students of all ability levels.

INSIGHTS AND PROFESSIONAL ADVICE GUIDE STUDENTS IN MAKING PEDIATRIC DRUG CALCULATIONS. Specific, practical material on pediatric drug calculations addresses the specialized medication needs of this younger patient population.

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Chapters

Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Part 1. Introduction
Part 2. Dosage Calculations
Part 3. Concentrations and Dilutions
Part 4. Medication Preparation
Appendix A. Answers to Stop and Review Exercises
Appendix B. Answer Key to Test Your Knowledge Questions
Appendix C. Case Studies with Answers
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Part 1. Introduction

Chapter 1. Fundamentals of Math
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Overview ↗
Number Systems ↗
Arabic Numbers ↗
Roman Numerals ↗
Conversion between Roman Numerals to Arabic Numbers ↗
Metric System ↗
Units of Measure ↗
Terminology and Abbreviations ↗
Metric Notation ↗
Apothecary System ↗
Household System ↗
Milliequivalents and Units ↗
Test Your Knowledge ↗
Critical Thinking ↗
Chapter 2. Celsius and Fahrenheit Temperature Conversions
Overview
Temperature
Converting Between the Celsius and Fahrenheit Scales
Common Medication Temperatures in the Pharmacy
Test Your Knowledge
Critical Thinking
Chapter 3. Fractions and Decimals
Overview
Fractions
Distinguishing Types of Fractions
Comparing Fractions
Converting Improper Fractions to Mixed or Whole Numbers
Converting Mixed or Whole Numbers to Improper Fractions
Finding the Least Common Denominator
Reducing Fractions to the Lowest Terms
Adding Fractions
Subtracting Fractions
Multiplying Fractions
Dividing Fractions
Decimals
Converting Fractions to Decimals and Decimals to Fractions
Adding Decimals
Subtracting Decimals
Multiplying Decimals
Dividing Decimals
Rounding Decimals
Test Your Knowledge
Critical Thinking
Chapter 4. Ratios, Proportions, and Percentages
Overview
Ratios
Proportions
Percentages
Changing Percentages to Decimals
Changing Decimals to Percentages
Changing Percentages to Fractions
Changing Fractions to Percentages
Determining Percentages
Test Your Knowledge
Critical Thinking
Chapter 5. Percentage of Errors Due to Equipment
Overview
Measurement of Weight
Measurement of Volume
Percentage of Error
Calculating Percentage of Error When Weighing
Calculating Percentage of Error in Volumetric Measurement
Test Your Knowledge
Critical Thinking

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