Math for the Pharmacy Technician: Concepts and Calculations

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Contents
Chapter 1 Numbering Systems and Mathematical Review
	Arabic Numbers and Roman Numerals
	Fractions and Mixed Numbers
	Reducing Fractions to Lowest Terms
	Finding Common Denominators
	Adding Fractions
	Subtracting Fractions
	Multiplying Fractions
	Dividing Fractions
	Decimals
	Rounding Decimals
	Adding and Subtracting Decimals
	Converting Decimals into Fractions
	Converting Fractions into Decimals
	Multiplying Decimals
	Dividing Decimals
	Chapter 1 Review
Chapter 2 Working with Percents, Ratios, and Proportions
	Percents
	Ratios
	Ratio Strengths
	Proportions
	Cross-Multiplying
	Means and Extremes
	Strength of Mixtures
	Chapter 2 Review
Chapter 3 Systems of Measurement and Weight
	Metric System
	Converting within the Metric System
	Other Systems of Measurement
	Converting among Metric, Apothecary, and Household Systems
	Temperature
	Time
	Chapter 3 Review
Chapter 4 Drug Orders
	The Rights of Medication Administration
	Abbreviations
	Interpreting Physicians’ Orders and Prescriptions
	Controlled Substances
	Detecting Errors and Forged or Altered Prescriptions
	Chapter 4 Review
Chapter 5 Drug Labels and Package Inserts
	Drug Labels and Package Inserts
	Reading Drug Labels
	Parenteral Drugs
	Drugs Administered by Other Routes
	Package Inserts
	Chapter 5 Review
Chapter 6 Dosage Calculation
	Doses and Dosages
	Calculating the Amount to Dispense
	Estimated Days Supply
	Chapter 6 Review
Chapter 7 Oral Medications and Parenteral Dosages
	Tablets and Capsules
	Liquid Medications
	Parenteral Dosages
	Reconstituting Medications
	Other Medication Routes
	Chapter 7 Review
Chapter 8 Intravenous Calculations
	IV Solutions
	Calculating Flow Rates
	Infusion Time and Volume
	Intermittent IV Infusions
	Chapter 8 Review
Chapter 9 Special Preparations and Calculations
	Compounds
	Alligations
	Preparing a Dilution from a Concentrate
	Insulin
	Chapter 9 Review
Chapter 10 Pediatric and Geriatric Considerations
	Pharmacokinetics—How Drugs Are Used by the Body
	Pediatric and Geriatric Dosing
	Pediatric Specifi c Dosage Calculations
	Dosages Based on Body Surface Area (BSA)
	Chapter 10 Review
Chapter 11 Operational Calculations
	General Business Considerations
	Inventory
	Reimbursement Considerations
	Calculating Correct Costs and Correct Change
	Chapter 11 Review
Comprehensive Evaluation
Exercise Workspace
Appendix A Common Look/Alike and Sound/Alike Medications
Appendix B Answer Key—Review and Practice Problems
Glossary
Credits
Index