Math Calculations For Pharmacy Technicians

Author : Elaine Beale
Publisher : Saunders
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2022-04-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0323760120

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Math Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians by Elaine Beale Pdf

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. More than 1,800 practice problems to help you achieve skills mastery and speed with calculations, conversions, and measurements. Step-by-step examples that follow the written explanation of a calculation to break down complex formulas into more manageable building blocks. UNIQUE! Body system icons next to medication names to help you learn to associate drugs with their respective disorders and body systems. Chapter pretests and posttests to help you assess your comprehension as well as areas of strength and areas for improvement. Learning features including safety alerts to prevent common pharmacy and medication errors, tech notes to highlight important concepts, and application to realistic on-the-job situations. Key terms including definitions and are accompanied by a back-of-book glossary for reference. NEW! Coverage of compounding medications along with newer products such as biologicals used to treat chronic disease or anticoagulants that are alternatives to warfarin and heparin. NEW! Expanded case-based problems with realistic drug labels, simulating practice and allowing realistic application. NEW! Appendix of top 200 commonly prescribed medications also available online as a printable document for on-the-job reference.

Author : Robert M. Fulcher,Eugenia M. Fulcher
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 776 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2012-03-16
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323292320

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Math Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians - E-Book by Robert M. Fulcher,Eugenia M. Fulcher Pdf

Written for pharmacy technicians, and addressing the competencies developed by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), Math Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians, 2nd Edition helps you learn to calculate drug dosages safely and accurately. A practical worktext format covers everything from basic math skills to reading and interpreting labels and physicians' orders, introducing key calculation and conversion concepts and then providing hundreds of problems so you can practice and master the material. Other vital topics include conversions between the various measurement systems, reconstituting liquid medications, and calculating medications based on a patient's age or body weight. Written by experienced pharmacist Robert Fulcher and educator Eugenia Fulcher, Math Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians helps you learn calculation skills and develop the competencies needed by pharmacy technicians. Learning objectives and definitions of key words begin each chapter. Pretests in each chapter allow readers to assess their current knowledge of specific topics. Step-by-step examples make it easy to learn and remember how to do equations and use formulas. Hundreds of practice problems provide practice with calculations, conversions, and measurements. Actual drug labels accompany examples and problems, for real-world experience with the information you will see in pharmacy practice. Business Math for Pharmacy Technicians chapter introduces the calculations needed in retail pharmacy settings. Body system icons appear next to medication names to help you associate different drugs with their respective disorders and body systems. Points to Remember boxes make it easy to learn and remember key information. Review of Rules sections in each chapter summarize the rules and methods for performing equations. Chapter reviews provide a quick summary of the key concepts in each chapter. Posttests in each chapter allow you to assess how well you have learned the material. A comprehensive posttest includes 50 questions that assess your knowledge of all major topics covered in the book. Helpful study tools also include an answer key for odd-numbered problems and a comprehensive glossary. Updated content meets ASHP requirements and features new topics such as powder volume and compounding problems, formulas for reducing and enlarging medications, and opportunities to write out prescription label directions. Tech Note boxes offer helpful advice on real-life situations you may encounter in the pharmacy. Tech Alert boxes warn against common pharmacy and medication errors that could impact patients' safety. Additional prescription and practice exercises give you valuable experience with translating physician directions into patient instructions.

Author : Elaine Beale
Publisher : Saunders
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2018-01-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0323430880

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Math Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians by Elaine Beale Pdf

Preceded by Math calculations for pharmacy technicians / Robert M. Fulcher, Eugenia M. Fulcher. 2nd ed. c2013.

Author : Indra K. Reddy,Mansoor A. Khan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781351989084

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Essential Math and Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians by Indra K. Reddy,Mansoor A. Khan Pdf

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.

Author : Lorraine Zentz
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2010-08-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781449655631

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Math for Pharmacy Technicians by Lorraine Zentz Pdf

Math for Pharmacy Technicians is an introductory text covering the key math skills needed for Pharmacy Technicians. This text is an essential resource for both Pharmacy Technician students and practicing Pharmacy Technicians. Presented in a simple and clear manner, students will find numerous solved problems and a step-by-step format that allows for quick comprehension. Key features include practice problems with answers, written procedures, boxes with tips, exercises, and chapter quizzes to reinforce student learning. Instructor Resources: PowerPoints and Pre and Post Test Answers Student Resources: Companion Website

Author : Elaine Beale
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 593 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2022-03-19
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323760133

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Math Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians E-Book by Elaine Beale Pdf

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. More than 1,800 practice problems to help you achieve skills mastery and speed with calculations, conversions, and measurements. Step-by-step examples that follow the written explanation of a calculation to break down complex formulas into more manageable building blocks. UNIQUE! Body system icons next to medication names to help you learn to associate drugs with their respective disorders and body systems. Chapter pretests and posttests to help you assess your comprehension as well as areas of strength and areas for improvement. Learning features including safety alerts to prevent common pharmacy and medication errors, tech notes to highlight important concepts, and application to realistic on-the-job situations. Key terms including definitions and are accompanied by a back-of-book glossary for reference. NEW! Coverage of compounding medications along with newer products such as biologicals used to treat chronic disease or anticoagulants that are alternatives to warfarin and heparin. NEW! Expanded case-based problems with realistic drug labels, simulating practice and allowing realistic application. NEW! Appendix of top 200 commonly prescribed medications also available online as a printable document for on-the-job reference.

Author : Robert M. Fulcher,Eugenia M. Fulcher
Publisher : W B Saunders Company
Page : 656 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2012-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1455742597

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Math Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians by Robert M. Fulcher,Eugenia M. Fulcher Pdf

Written for pharmacy technicians, and addressing the competencies developed by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), Math Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians, 2nd Edition helps you learn to calculate drug dosages safely and accurately. A practical worktext format covers everything from basic math skills to reading and interpreting labels and physicians' orders, introducing key calculation and conversion concepts and then providing hundreds of problems so you can practice and master the material. Other vital topics include conversions between the various measurement systems, reconstituting liquid medications, and calculating medications based on a patient's age or body weight. Written by experienced pharmacist Robert Fulcher and educator Eugenia Fulcher, Math Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians helps you learn calculation skills and develop the competencies needed by pharmacy technicians. Learning objectives and definitions of key words begin each chapter. Pretests in each chapter allow readers to assess their current knowledge of specific topics. Step-by-step examples make it easy to learn and remember how to do equations and use formulas. Hundreds of practice problems provide practice with calculations, conversions, and measurements. Actual drug labels accompany examples and problems, for real-world experience with the information you will see in pharmacy practice. Business Math for Pharmacy Technicians chapter introduces the calculations needed in retail pharmacy settings. Body system icons appear next to medication names to help you associate different drugs with their respective disorders and body systems. Points to Remember boxes make it easy to learn and remember key information. Review of Rules sections in each chapter summarize the rules and methods for performing equations. Chapter reviews provide a quick summary of the key concepts in each chapter. Posttests in each chapter allow you to assess how well you have learned the material. A comprehensive posttest includes 50 questions that assess your knowledge of all major topics covered in the book. Helpful study tools also include an answer key for odd-numbered problems and a comprehensive glossary. Updated content meets ASHP requirements and features new topics such as powder volume and compounding problems, formulas for reducing and enlarging medications, and opportunities to write out prescription label directions. Tech Note boxes offer helpful advice on real-life situations you may encounter in the pharmacy. Tech Alert boxes warn against common pharmacy and medication errors that could impact patients' safety. Additional prescription and practice exercises give you valuable experience with translating physician directions into patient instructions.

Author : Joy Bellis Sakai,Leanora Kasun
Publisher : ASHP
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2012-07-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781585283620

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Pharmacy Calculations: An Introduction for Pharmacy Technicians by Joy Bellis Sakai,Leanora Kasun Pdf

Pharmacy Calculations: An Introduction for Pharmacy Technicians is designed for pharmacy technician students enrolled in a training program, technicians preparing for the certification exam, and for on-site training. As the role for pharmacy technicians continues to evolve and expand, one thing remains constant. The safety of patients is the highest priority for anyone working in pharmacy, whether in hospital, retail, or institutional practices. A thorough understanding of pharmacy math ensures accuracy in computations and safety and quality in practice. This book offers a complete review of the basic mathematics concepts and skills, which provide a foundation for more advanced understanding of pharmacy-related topics. The guide provides students with the pharmacy basics necessary for correctly interpreting prescriptions and drug orders, and for performing dosing calculations that technicians face every day. The chapters are broken down into four units and are organized to complement most pharmacy technician training curricula and to support the ASHP model curriculum: · Review of Mathematics · Systems of Measurement · Preparing for Problem Solving in Pharmacy · Dosing Calculations and Other Pharmacy Problems Key features throughout the book include: · Chapter objectives · Key terms and definitions · Examples of problem scenarios or calculations questions and solutions · “Tech Note!” —provides a highlight of key points within the chapters · “Numbers at Work” —illustrates why key concepts are important to know and skills are critical to master · Practice problems · A test bank · Appendices that include the parts of a prescription, a glossary of terms, conversions, and abbreviations tables. For additional resources related to this book, visit www.ashp.org/techcalculations.

Author : Jahangir Moini
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2012-05-14
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1133131344

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Pharmaceutical Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians: A Worktext by Jahangir Moini Pdf

Math is a critical element of pharmaceutical care and a sound knowledge of math concepts is key to succeeding as a pharmacy technician. The second edition of PHARMACEUTICAL CALCULATIONS FOR PHARMACY TECHNICIANS: A WORKTEXT provides an effective, hands-on guide to essential math skills, from simple addition and subtraction to formulas used in dosage calculations and basic business math. This highly practical reference helps students develop strong math skills to perform accurate calculations with confidence and prevent medication errors. In addition to informative content, the text includes abundant examples of medication labels, medical forms, and other images to help students apply professional skills in real-life situations. Now thoroughly updated, this edition is more useful than ever, providing an invaluable resource for students and professional pharmacy technicians alike. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Author : Elaine Beale RPh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2018-02-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1974808998

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Math Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians by Elaine Beale RPh Pdf

Author : Barbara E Lacher
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2020-06-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781284221442

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Pharmaceutical Calculations for the Pharmacy Technician by Barbara E Lacher Pdf

Intended for use in an introductory pharmacy technician calculations course, this unique book addresses not only calculations that technicians will encounter in retail, but also those necessary for compounding, IV, industry and areas where a pharmacy technician might be called upon more frequently because of the shortage of pharmacy professionals.

Author : Professor Eastern Florida State College Jahangir Moini
Publisher : Delmar
Page : 732 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012-05
Category : Pharmaceutical arithmetic
ISBN : 113328440X

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Pharmaceutical Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians by Professor Eastern Florida State College Jahangir Moini Pdf

Math is a critical element of pharmaceutical care and a sound knowledge of math concepts is key to succeeding as a pharmacy technician. PHARMACEUTICAL CALCULATIONS FOR PHARMACY TECHNICIANS: A WORKTEXT, 2E, International Edition provides an effective, hands-on guide to essential math skills, from simple addition and subtraction to formulas used in dosage calculations and basic business math. This highly practical reference helps you develop strong math skills to perform accurate calculations with confidence and prevent medication errors. In addition to informative content, the book includes abundant examples of medication labels, medical forms, and other images to help you apply your professional skills in real-life situations. Now thoroughly updated, this edition is more useful than ever, providing an invaluable resource for students and professional pharmacy technicians alike.

Author : Bradley Wojcik
Publisher : Spotlight Media
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2020-08-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 195180645X

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Pharmacy Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians by Bradley Wojcik Pdf

This book is divided into eight units containing 33 chapters and over 400 practice problems. Unit 1: Essential Skills Unit 2: Auxiliary Subjects Unit 3: Unit Conversions Unit 4: Dosage Calculations Unit 5: IV Flow Rate Calculations Unit 6: Percent and Ratio Strength Calculations Unit 7: Concentrations/Dilutions/Reconstitution Calculations Unit 8: Miscellaneous Subjects

Author : William Alexander Hopkins (Jr.)
Publisher : American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Hospitals
ISBN : 1582120129

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APhA's Complete Math Review for the Pharmacy Technician by William Alexander Hopkins (Jr.) Pdf

This work offers an instructional approach to lifelong understanding of pharmaceutical calculations. Featuring real-world practice problems, it can be used in the classroom, for the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination, or for the pharmacy practice setting. The book covers every topic related to pharmaceutical calculations that a pharmacy technician needs to know. There are 502 practice problems spread through the book's 12 chapters, with answer key and solutions in the back. It concludes with a 101-question post-test - each question being a real-world problem a technician might encounter in pharmacy practice - with an answer key and solutions for these.

Author : Lynn M. Egler,Kathryn A. Booth
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Pharmaceutical arithmetic
ISBN : 0073373966

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Math for the Pharmacy Technician by Lynn M. Egler,Kathryn A. Booth Pdf