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Author : Mitchell J. Stoklosa,Howard C. Ansel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Drugs
ISBN : 0812110072
Author : Bradley Wojcik
Publisher : Spotlight Media
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2020-08-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 195180645X
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 : Shelly J. Stockton
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 740 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2021-03-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781975128562
The gold standard on pharmaceutical calculations, this widely acclaimed text covers the full range of calculations pharmacy students must learn for successful pharmacy practice, including dosing, compounding, metric conversions and more. Thoroughly reviewed by practitioners and educators and extensively revised and updated, this 16th edition maintains high standards for both academic and basic practice requirements while offering the most comprehensive and in-depth coverage of pharmacy calculations available. A consistent, step-by-step approach makes it easy to work through the problems and gain a greater understanding of the underlying concepts, and new online access to calculation problems makes this the most engaging edition yet.
Author : Maria Glaucia Teixeira,Joel L. Zatz
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2017-01-31
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781118978528
Retaining the successful previous editions' programmed instructional format, this book improves and updates an authoritative textbook to keep pace with compounding trends and calculations – addressing real-world calculations pharmacists perform and allowing students to learn at their own pace through examples. Connects well with the current emphasis on self-paced and active learning in pharmacy schools Adds a new chapter dedicated to practical calculations used in contemporary compounding, new appendices, and solutions and answers for all problems Maintains value for teaching pharmacy students the principles while also serving as a reference for review by students in preparation for licensure exams Rearranges chapters and rewrites topics of the previous edition, making its content ideal to be used as the primary textbook in a typical dosage calculations course for any health care professional Reviews of the prior edition: "...a well-structured approach to the topic..." (Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy) and "...a perfectly organized manual that serves as a expert guide..." (Electric Review)
Author : Judith A Rees,Ian Smith,Jennie Watson
Publisher : Pharmaceutical Press
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2015-04-21
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780857111685
Introduction to Pharmaceutical Calculations is an essential study aid for pharmacy students. The book contains worked examples and sample questions and answers.
Author : Michael Bonner,David Wright
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 89 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781315346861
Understanding practical pharmaceutical calculations is essential for healthcare professionals. Even simple errors in calculation can have serious - and possibly fatal - consequences. Fully revised and updated, with entirely new chapters and a focus on basic arithmetic, this best-selling practical guide begins by explaining simple units of measurements and expressions of concentration, followed by demonstrations of how straight-forward calculations can be used to estimate individual patient dosages. At the end of each chapter there are self assessment calculations, with fully worked answers - ideal for revision and self-assessment. With the book and free downloads you can always have the guide on hand when you need it most.
Author : Don A. Ballington,Tova Wiegand Green
Publisher : EMC/Paradigm Publishing
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0763822191
Author : Dr. Murali Ramanathan
Publisher : Murali Ramanathan
Page : 1272 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2008-09
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9780984455706
The Pharmacy Calculations Workbook is a state-of-the art workbook with hundreds of problems. It is unique because prescription-based problems are used to develop pharmaceutical and dosing calculations skills. It is intended to be useful to pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacology, nursing, pharmacy technicians, physician assistants and to pre-pharmacy and pre-med students looking ahead to their professional program. It will also be useful to pharmacy graduates as refresher material when preparing for Board exams and licensure. The homepage for the The Pharmacy Calculations Workbook is www.pharmacycalculations.org. Educators can request a desk copy by emailing Dr. Ramanathan at [email protected]
Author : Joy Bellis Sakai,Leanora Kasun
Publisher : ASHP
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2012-07-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781585283620
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 : Barbara E Lacher
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2020-06-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781284221442
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 : Judith A. Rees,Ian Smith
Publisher : Pharmaceutical Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Drugs
ISBN : 0853696020
Pharmaceutical Calculations Workbook is the companion self-study aid to Introduction to Pharmaceutical Calculations, 2nd edn. It contains practice calculations (with answers) similar to those that might be presented in pharmacy examinations and in practice. Each chapter contains a variety of exercises for practising calculations using the methods covered in the companion text. Tables for completion are included in addition to individual drug- or patient-specific questions. Topics covered include: * rational numbers * systems of units * concentrations * dilutions * formulations * doses * density, displacement volumes and values * molecular weights and parenteral solutions.This workbook will be invaluable to pharmacy undergraduates and preregistration trainees and pharmacy technicians, as well as others who want to practise basic pharmaceutical calculations.
Author : Mansoor A. Kahn,Indra K. Reddy
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2000-04-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781420014792
Pharmaceutical and clinical calculations are critical to the delivery of safe, effective, and competent patient care and professional practice. Pharmaceutical and Clinical Calculations, Second Edition addresses this crucial component, while emphasizing contemporary pharmacy practices. Presenting the information in a well-organized and easy-to-understand manner, the authors explain the principles of clinical calculations involving dose and dosing regimens in patients with impaired organ functions, aminoglycoside therapy, pediatric and geriatric dosing, and radiopharmaceuticals with appropriate examples. Each chapter begins with an introduction to the topic, followed by a comprehensive discussion. Key concepts are highlighted throughout the book for easy retrieval. The examples presented in the text reflect the practice environment in community, hospital, and nuclear pharmacy settings, and the clinical problems presented reflect a direct application of underlying theoretical principles and discussions. Pharmaceutical and Clinical Calculations, Second Edition is an essential tool for any practitioner who needs to reinforce their knowledge of the subject and is a valuable study guide for the Pharmacy Board examination.
Author : Howard C. Ansel,Shelly J. Stockton
Publisher : LWW
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2016-03
Category : Drugs
ISBN : 1496300718
"Each chapter has been thoroughly revised with the focus directed toward providing basic pharmaceutical calculations along with supporting explanations of the pharmaceutical or clinical purpose underpinning each type of calculation. Hundreds of new problems have been added to include many current products encountered in pharmacy practice...New to this edition are Authors' Extra Points that provide brief explanations of select underlying subjects, as: pharmacopeias, electronic prescriptions, drug names, and the regulation of pharmacy compounding. A section on equianalgesic dosing for narcotic analgesics has been added to Chapter 10 along with dosing tables related to the subject." -- Preface.
Author : Pharmacy CPA
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781291894547
This book has been created for students wanting to take pharmacy registration assessment exams and become a licensed pharmacist. Calculations are often considered as the hardest part of any pharmacy orientated exam and is often the main reason for exam failure. For this reason, we have collected a team of highly skilled, pharmacy professionals to compile and refine this book to ensure it presents what you really need to know. In this book we explore the wide range of questions which can be presented during exams such as the GPhC, Naplex, PEBC, FPGEE and many more... The book not only contains questions and learning resources but also worksheet for you to practically apply the knowledge you have learnt. The key sections in this book include: The basics behind pharmacy calculations Exponents and scientific calculations Conversions Medical abbreviations Dosage Concentration Infusion Alligation Body weight and surface area Paediatric dosages Mixing liquid preparations Pharmacoeconomics
Author : Jahangir Moini
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2012-05-14
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1133131344
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.