Math Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians

A Worktext

4th Edition - March 19, 2022
Author: Elaine Beale
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 7 6 0 1 2 - 6
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Master the math skills needed to calculate drug dosages safely and accurately! Math Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians, 4th Edition covers the competencies required by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). Designed specifically for Pharmacy Technicians, the book includes a review of basic math, conversions between measurement systems, interpretation of drug labels and physicians' orders, and calculation of medications based on a patient's age, body weight, or body surface area. Two basic methods of calculating drug dosages are described: ratio/proportion and dimensional analysis. Simplifying calculation concepts, Elaine Beale’s practical worktext breaks down calculations, provides examples, and contains hundreds of practice problems to help you develop calculation confidence and prepare for a successful career as a Pharmacy Technician.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
Reviewers
Preface
Acknowledgments
Section I. Introduction and Basic Math Skills
Chapter 1. Abbreviations, Symbols, and Basic Mathematical Skills for Health Occupations
Introduction
Interpreting Pharmaceutical Abbreviations and Symbols
The Need for a Pharmacy Technician to Master Mathematical Skills
Basic Math Skills Used in Pharmacy
Self-Test of Basic Math Skills
Chapter 2. Review of Basic Mathematical Skills
Pretest
Introduction
Whole Numbers
Fractions
Decimals
Percent
Ratios
Calculations With Percents
Posttest
Section II. Measurements and Conversions Used in Health Care Occupations
Chapter 3. Conversion of Clinical Measurements of Numbers, Time, and Temperature
Pretest
Introduction
Arabic and Roman Numerals
Conversion Between 12-Hour and Universal (Military Or 24-Hour) Time
Conversion Between Fahrenheit and Celsius Temperature
Review
Posttest
Chapter 4. Measurement Systems, Units, and Equivalencies
Pretest
Introduction
Household or U.S. Customary system
Metric System of Measurement
Apothecary System of Measurement
Review
Posttest
Review of Rules
Chapter 5. Conversions Within Measurement Systems
Pretest
Introduction
Household or U.S. Customary System
Example 5.1
Example 5.2
Example 5.3
Example 5.4
Example 5.5
Metric System Conversions
Converting from Larger Metric Numbers to Smaller Metric Numbers
Example 5.6
Example 5.7
Converting from a Smaller Metric Number to a Larger Metric Number
Example 5.8
Example 5.9
Apothecary System of Measurement
Example 5.10
Review
Posttest
Chapter 6. Conversions Between Measurement Systems
Pretest
Introduction
Conversion Factors
Conversions
Example 6.1
Example 6.2
Conversions Between Household and Apothecary Systems
Example 6.3
Example 6.4
Conversions Between Household and Metric Units
Example 6.5
Example 6.6
Conversions Between Metric and Apothecary Systems
Example 6.7
Example 6.8
Review
Posttest
Section III. Calculations With Prescriptions and Medication Orders
Chapter 7. Interpretation of Prescriptions, Medication Orders and Stock Labels
Pretest
Introduction
What Does a Prescription Indicate?
Example 7.1
Example 7.2
Example 7.3
Interpreting Stock Medication Labels
Example 7.4
Review
Posttest
Review of Rules
Chapter 8. Calculation of Oral Solid Doses
Pretest
Introduction
Calculating Solid Oral Medication Doses
Calculations Involving Different Units of Measurement
Patient Safety When Calculating Doses and Dosages
Review
Posttest
Review of Rules
Chapter 9. Calculation of Oral Liquid Doses
Pretest
Introduction
Administration of Oral Liquid Medications
Calculation of Oral Liquid Medication
Reconstitution of Powders Into Oral Liquid Medications
Review
Posttest
CHAPTER 10. Calculation of Injectable Doses
Pretest
Introduction
Calculating Injectable Medication Doses
Calculations With International Units
Pharmacy Technician Role In Vaccination
Reconstitution
Review
Posttest
Chapter 11. Interpreting Physicians’ Orders for Dosages and Days’ Supply
Pretest
Introduction
Review
Posttest
Review of Rules
Section IV. Special Medication Calculations
CHAPTER 12. Calculation of Doses by Age, Body Weight, and Body Surface Area
Pretest
Introduction
Calculating Medication Doses by Body Weight
Calculating Medication Doses by Body Surface Area
Review
Posttest
Chapter 13. Calculations With Ratio and Percentage Strengths
Pretest
Introduction
Example 13.1
EXAMPLE 13.2
Example 13.3
Example 13.4
Example 13.5
Example 13.6
Example 13.7
Example 13.8
Example 13.9
Example 13.10
Example 13.12
Example 13.13
Example 13.14
Example 13.15
Example 13.16
Example 13.17
Example 13.18
Example 13.19
Review
Posttest
Review of Rules
Chapter 14. Calculations for Simple Dilutions, Mixtures, and Compounding
Pretest
Introduction
Example 14.1
Example 14.2
Example 14.3
Example 14.4
Example 14.5
Calculations Using Alligation
Example 14.6
Example 14.7
Example 14.8
Compounding
Example 14.9
Example 14.10
Example 14.11
Example 14.12
Example 14.13
Example 14.14
Example 14.15
Example 14.16
Example 14.17
Review
Posttest
Review of Rules
Chapter 15. Calculations for Preparation of Intravenous Infusions
Pretest
Introduction
Preparing Large- And Small-Volume Parenterals
Example 15.1
Example 15.2
Calculating Intravenous Infusion Rates
Example 15.3
Example 15.4
Example 15.5
Example 15.6
Example 15.7
Calculations of Amounts of Medication Received
Example 15.8
Calculating Intravenous Flow Rates in Drops Per Minute
Example 15.9
Example 15.10
Calculating Intravenous Infusion Times
Example 15.11
Example 15.12
Example 15.13
Example 15.14
Parenteral Nutrition
Example 15.15
Example 15.16
Example 15.17
Review
Posttest
Review of Rules
Section V. Business Math
Chapter 16. Pharmacy Business Math
Pretest
Introduction
Inventory Management
Overhead Expenses
Selling Price and Markup
Discounts
Income
Insurance Reimbursement
Daily Cash Report
Posttest
Review Of Rules—Equation Review
Answer Key
Glossary
Index
IBC
Commonly Used Medical Abbreviations
Answer Key

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