Introduction to Pharmaceutical Calculations

Introduction to Pharmaceutical Calculations
Second edition
Judith A Rees - Senior Lecturer, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Manchester, Ian Smith - Boots Teacher Practitioner, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Manchester and Brian Smith - Retired mathematics teacher

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.

Buy this publication along with Pharmaceutical Calculations Workbook to take advantage of the great package price.

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From reviews of the first edition

''this is a useful book to have at hand. Its easy to follow instructions and plentiful examples make this calculation text book a good buy.'

Tomorrow's Pharmacist

Reviews:
01-Dec-06, American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education:
'The second edition of Introduction to Pharmaceutical Calculations'utilizes a practical approach to pharmaceutical calculations. The merit of this book lies in its systematic approach to problem-solving via the consistent use of proportions.'
Nandita G. Das, American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 2006; 70 (3): 2

Contents:
1. Rational Numbers: 2. System of Units: 3. Concentrations: 4. Dilutions: 5. Formulations: 6. Calculation of Doses: 7. Displacement Volumes and Values and Density: 8. Calculations Involving Molecular Weights: 9. Parenteral Solutions and Isotonicity: 10. Accuracy of Measurement