Pharmaceutical Calculations

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PHARMACEUTICAL CALCULATIONS I
Section I. Review of Basic Mathematics 
Section II. Temperature Conversions
Section III. Prescription Interpretation
Section IV. Ratio and Proportion 
Section V. The Metric System 
Section VI. Common Systems of Measure 
Section VII. Reduction and Enlargement of Formulas
Exercises

PHARMACEUTICAL CALCULATIONS II
Section I. Specific Gravity
Section II. Percentage Preparations 
Section III. Dilution of Stock Preparations
Section IV. Alligation
Exercises

PHARMACEUTICAL CALCULATIONS III
Exercises

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One of the most important areas of study for the pharmacy specialist is pharmaceutical calculations. A person might know a great deal about pharmacology, but if he cannot perform a pharmaceutical calculation, that knowledge cannot be applied in a practical way. To prepare and dispense medications, you must be capable of performing a variety of pharmaceutical calculations. You must be constantly aware of one fact-an error made in a dosage calculation can harm a patient. The study of this subcourse will help give you the knowledge and skill required to perform many types of dosage calculations.

This subcourse is designed to focus on the systems of weights and measures commonly used in the pharmacy. Examples in the text include drugs actually dispensed in outpatient pharmacy settings.

Learning pharmaceutical calculations is like building a house; one part is dependent on the other and a good firm foundation supports it all. Memorizing the formulas and equivalents, developing a well-rounded knowledge of basic mathematics, and practicing what you are learning (that is, solving practice problems) will help you successfully complete this subcourse.





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