Math Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians - Pageburst Digital Book (Retail Access Card): A Worktext

Approx. 640 pages

• Learning objectives and definitions of key words begin each chapter.
• Pretests in each chapter allow readers to assess their current knowledge of specific topics.
• Step-by-step examples make it easy to learn and remember how to do equations and use formulas.
• Hundreds of practice problems provide practice with calculations, conversions, and measurements.
• Actual drug labels accompany examples and problems, for real-world experience with the information you will see in pharmacy practice.
• Business Math for Pharmacy Technicians chapter introduces the calculations needed in retail pharmacy settings.
• Body system icons appear next to medication names to help you associate different drugs with their respective disorders and body systems.
• Points to Remember boxes make it easy to learn and remember key information.
• Review of Rules sections in each chapter summarize the rules and methods for performing equations.
• Chapter reviews provide a quick summary of the key concepts in each chapter.
• Posttests in each chapter allow you to assess how well you have learned the material.
• A comprehensive posttest includes 50 questions that assess your knowledge of all major topics covered in the book.
• Helpful study tools also include an answer key for odd-numbered problems and a comprehensive glossary.

• Updated content meets ASHP requirements and features new topics such as powder volume and compounding problems, formulas for reducing and enlarging medications, and opportunities to write out prescription label directions.
• Tech Note boxes offer helpful advice on real-life situations you may encounter in the pharmacy.
• Tech Alert boxes warn against common pharmacy and medication errors that could impact patients' safety.
• Additional prescription and practice exercises give you valuable experience with translating physician directions into patient instructions.