Original PDF Ebook – Math Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians4th Edition – 9780323760126

Original PDF Ebook – Math Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians4th Edition – 9780323760126

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._x000D_
More than 1,800 practice problems to help you achieve skills mastery and speed with calculations, conversions, and measurements._x000D_
Step-by-step examples that follow the written explanation of a calculation to break down complex formulas into more manageable building blocks._x000D_
UNIQUE! Body system icons next to medication names to help you learn to associate drugs with their respective disorders and body systems._x000D_
Chapter pretests and posttests to help you assess your comprehension as well as areas of strength and areas for improvement._x000D_
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._x000D_
Key terms including definitions and are accompanied by a back-of-book glossary for reference._x000D_
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._x000D_
NEW! Expanded case-based problems with realistic drug labels, simulating practice and allowing realistic application.