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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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