Pharmaceutical Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians : A Worktext

Dr. Moini is a retired Professor of Health and Science who most recently taught at Eastern Florida State College. He previously served as Director of Allied Health Programs at Everest University, where he initially established the Pharmacy Technician Program before becoming director. Prior to coming to the United States, Dr. Moini served an Assistant Professor at Tehran University Medical and Nursing School. An internationally published author of 38 allied health textbooks, Dr. Moini devotes himself to helping today's students successfully prepare for a variety of health-related careers.

Part I: INTRODUCTION. 1. Fundamentals of Math. 2. Fractions and Decimals. 3. Ratios, Proportions, and Percents. 4. Celsius and Fahrenheit Temperature Conversions. Part II: PRESCRIPTIONS, DRUG LABELS, AND PERCENTAGE OF ERROR. 5. Interpretation of Prescriptions and Drug Labels. 6. Percentage of Error Due to Equipment. Part III: LIQUID MEASURES, CONCENTRATIONS, AND DILUTIONS. 7. Concentrations. 8. Dilutions and Solutions. Part IV: DOSAGE CALCULATIONS 9. Ratio and Proportion Method. 10. Dimensional Analysis. 11. Formula Method. 12. Oral Medication Labels and Dosage Calculations. 13. Reconstitution of Powdered Drugs. 14. Parenteral Medication Labels and Dosage Calculation. 15. Intravenous Flow Rate Calculations. 16. Pediatric Drug Administration. Part V: PHARMACY OPERATIONS. 17. Business Math. Appendix A: Answers to Stop and Review Activities. Appendix B: Answers to Test Your Knowledge Questions. Appendix C: Answers to Case Studies. Appendix D: The Most Commonly Prescribed Drugs in 2011. Appendix E: Converting Measurements. Glossary. Index.