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Reddy, Indra K.; Khan, Mansoor A.

 
9781587161476: Essential Math and Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians
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ISBN 10: 1587161478 ISBN 13: 9781587161476
Casa editrice: Routledge, 2003

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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.

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    Reddy, Indra K.; Khan, Mansoor A.

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    Editore
    Routledge
    Data di pubblicazione
    2003
    Lingua
    Inglese
    ISBN 10 
    1587161478
    ISBN 13 
    9781587161476
    Rilegatura
    Copertina flessibile
    Numero edizione
    1
    Numero di pagine
    238
    Contatto del produttore
    Taylor and Francis, GPSR Taylor and Francis
    gpsr@taylorandfrancis.com

    Taylor & Francis Verlag GmbH, Kaufingerstraße 24
    München
    80331
    Germania