Math Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians

4th Edition

Elaine Beale
Elsevier
552 pages
ISBN: 9780323760126
April 2022

Designed specifically for Pharmacy Technicians, this 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, this 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.