Essential Math and Calculations for Pharmacy TechniciansAccurately 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: 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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Table des matières
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12 Determining Milliequivalent Strengths | 161 |
13 Dealing with Calories | 169 |
14 Determining Intravenous Flow Rates | 179 |
15 Working with Insulin and Heparin Products | 187 |
APPENDIX A | 203 |
APPENDIX B | 207 |
APPENDIX C | 217 |
APPENDIX D | 221 |
Autres éditions - Tout afficher
Essential Math and Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians Indra K. Reddy,Mansoor A. Khan Aucun aperçu disponible - 2003 |
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