Essential Math and Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians

Reddy, Indra K.; Khan, Mansoor A.

• 1. Working with Roman and Arabic Numerals 2. Using Fractions and Decimals in Pharmacy Math 3. Using Ratios, Proportions, and Percentages in Dosage Calculations 4. Applying Systems of Measurements 5. Interpreting Medication Orders 6. Identifying Prescription Errors and Omissions 7. Working with Liquid Dosage Forms 8. Working with Solid Dosage Forms 9. Adjusting Isotonicity 10. Working with pH and Buffers 11. Dealing with Reconstitutions 12. Determining Milliequivalent Strengths 13. Dealing with Calories 14. Determining Intravenous Flow Rates 15. Working with Insulin and Heparin Products

"Calculations are explained in great detail in a logical fashion. The formulas are helpful and explained in several ways. The information is presented so that verification for accuracy is easily done. … Information provided in this text is more complete and detailed than in other math textbooks. I recommend this volume as a textbook or as a supplemental course book. Students could also benefit from Essential Math as a reference book. It should be a very valuable addition to their pharmacy technician library."- Ray Vellenga, Journal of Pharmacy Technology