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2014 Fall Credit
Apr 24, 2024
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536 110 - Pharmaceutical Calculations
Prepares the learner to convert weights and volumes between the avoirdupois, the apothecary, and the metric systems of measurement; utilize ratios and proportions; reduce and enlarge pharmaceutical formulas; calculate medication quantities from percent w/w, w/v, v/v, pm, and ratio concentrations; perform dilution calculations; utilize the allegation method; solve problems related to electrolyte solutions; convert temperatures between the Fahrenheit and Celsius scales; convert military and standard time; and calculate individualized patient dosages based on body surface area, age, and/or weight of the patient.
3.000 Credit hours
54.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Credit Programs/Classes
Schedule Types: Lecture

Health Sciences Division
Pharmacy Department

Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs:     
      Pharmacy Technician

Corequisites:
536 112
536 115
536 120
536 134
536 138

Prerequisites:
Credit Programs/Classes level 501 101 Minimum Grade of C

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