Pharmaceutical Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians A Worktext, 2nd edition: A Worktext
By Jahangir Moini
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Math is a critical element of pharmaceutical care and a sound knowledge of math concepts is key to succeeding as a pharmacy technician. The second edition of PHARMACEUTICAL CALCULATIONS FOR PHARMACY TECHNICIANS: A WORKTEXT provides an effective, hands-on guide to essential math skills, from simple addition and subtraction to formulas used in dosage calculations and basic business math. This highly practical reference helps students develop strong math skills to perform accurate calculations with confidence and prevent medication errors. In addition to informative content, the text includes abundant examples of medication labels, medical forms, and other images to help students apply professional skills in real-life situations. Now thoroughly updated, this edition is more useful than ever, providing an invaluable resource for students and professional pharmacy technicians alike.
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Math is a critical element of pharmaceutical care and a sound knowledge of math concepts is key to succeeding as a pharmacy technician. The second edition of PHARMACEUTICAL CALCULATIONS FOR PHARMACY TECHNICIANS: A WORKTEXT provides an effective, hands-on guide to essential math skills, from simple addition and subtraction to formulas used in dosage calculations and basic business math. This highly practical reference helps students develop strong math skills to perform accurate calculations with confidence and prevent medication errors. In addition to informative content, the text includes abundant examples of medication labels, medical forms, and other images to help students apply professional skills in real-life situations. Now thoroughly updated, this edition is more useful than ever, providing an invaluable resource for students and professional pharmacy technicians alike.
Presented in a practical, hands-on workbook format, the text features more than 1,100 practice problems to help students hone their math skills effectively through practice and application.
Examples for each problem type are provided in a clear, step-by-step format making even complex math concepts easier to understand for students of all ability and comfort levels.
Material on pediatric and geriatric drug calculations provides useful insights and advice related to the specialized medication needs of these significant patient segments.
"Remember" boxes throughout the text highlight key content, drawing students' attention to important facts, calculations, and other material especially worthy of notice and retention.
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Part I: Introduction
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