PTN V015 Pharmaceutical Calculations (O)

This course teaches topics related to pharmaceutical mathematics including reading, interpreting, and solving calculation problems encountered in the preparation and distribution of drugs. Conversion of measurements within the apothecary, avoirdupois, and metric systems with emphasis on the metric system of weight and volume are covered. Ratio, proportion, percentage, dilution and concentration, milliquivalent units, intravenous flow rates, and dosage problems are presented.

60 hours

Prerequisites

Pre/corequisite: HSC V003, HSC V405, HSC V530C, HSC V540