Introduction to pharmaceutical calculations /
Rees, Judith A.
Introduction to pharmaceutical calculations / Judith A. Rees, Brian Smith, Ian Smith - 4th ed. - London : Pharmaceutical Press, c2015 - xi, 226 pages ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references [p.221] and index.
CONTENTS
1. Rational Numbers --
2. System of Units --
3. Concentrations --
4. Dilutions --
5. Formulations --
6. Calculation of Doses --
7. Density, Displacement Volumes and Values and Density --
8. Calculations Involving Molecular Weights --
9. Parenteral Solutions and Isotonicity --
10. Accuracy of Measurement --
Appendix 1. Metric prefixes --
Appendix 2. Conversion factors --
Appendix 3. Multiplication and division --
Appendix 4. Atomic weights of the elements.
"Errors in calculating drug dosages can cause significant harm to patients, particularly neonates, infants and children. Pharmacists are seen as a 'safety net' by fellow healthcare professionals. Therefore, it is essential that pharmacists fully understand pharmaceutical calculations. This book, written by pharmacy teachers, is an introduction to drug dosage and other pharmaceutical calculations. Each chapter contains learning objectives, numerous worked examples, as well as sample questions and answers. This revised and expanded edition includes a new chapter on accuracy of measurements, a new appendix on performing arithmetical routines, and updated worked examples."
9780853696032 9780853694496, 0853696039 0853694494
Drugs Dosage.
Pharmaceutical Preparations administration & dosage.
Pharmaceutical arithmetic.
RS57.R44 2005
Introduction to pharmaceutical calculations / Judith A. Rees, Brian Smith, Ian Smith - 4th ed. - London : Pharmaceutical Press, c2015 - xi, 226 pages ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references [p.221] and index.
CONTENTS
1. Rational Numbers --
2. System of Units --
3. Concentrations --
4. Dilutions --
5. Formulations --
6. Calculation of Doses --
7. Density, Displacement Volumes and Values and Density --
8. Calculations Involving Molecular Weights --
9. Parenteral Solutions and Isotonicity --
10. Accuracy of Measurement --
Appendix 1. Metric prefixes --
Appendix 2. Conversion factors --
Appendix 3. Multiplication and division --
Appendix 4. Atomic weights of the elements.
"Errors in calculating drug dosages can cause significant harm to patients, particularly neonates, infants and children. Pharmacists are seen as a 'safety net' by fellow healthcare professionals. Therefore, it is essential that pharmacists fully understand pharmaceutical calculations. This book, written by pharmacy teachers, is an introduction to drug dosage and other pharmaceutical calculations. Each chapter contains learning objectives, numerous worked examples, as well as sample questions and answers. This revised and expanded edition includes a new chapter on accuracy of measurements, a new appendix on performing arithmetical routines, and updated worked examples."
9780853696032 9780853694496, 0853696039 0853694494
Drugs Dosage.
Pharmaceutical Preparations administration & dosage.
Pharmaceutical arithmetic.
RS57.R44 2005