Math for Pharmacy Technicians

Overview

Math for Pharmacy Technicians is an introductory text covering the key math skills needed for Pharmacy Technicians. This text is an essential resource for both Pharmacy Technician students and practicing Pharmacy Technicians. Presented in a simple and clear manner, students will find numerous solved problems and a step-by-step format that allows for quick comprehension. Key features include practice problems with answers, written procedures, boxes with tips, exercises, and chapter quizzes to reinforce student learning.

Math for Pharmacy Technicians includes Instructor PowerPoints and Pre and Post Test Answers.

Key Features

• Introductory text covering the key math skills needed for Pharmacy Technicians.
• An essential resource for both Pharmacy Technician students and practicing Pharmacy Technicians.
• Presented in a simple and clear manner, students will find numerous solved problems and a step-by-step format that allows for quick comprehension.
• Key features include practice problems with answers, written procedures, boxes with tips, exercises, and chapter quizzes to reinforce student learning.
• Includes Instructor PowerPoints and Pre and Post Test Answers

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Fundamentals of Math
Chapter 2 Fractions and Decimals
Chapter 3 Ratio, Proportions, and Percents
Chapter 4 Liquid Measures
Chapter 5 Concentrations
Chapter 6 Dilutions
Chapter 7 Dosing
Chapter 8 IV Admixture Calculations
Chapter 9 Business Math
Appendix A Answer Keys
Appendix B Common Measures and Conversions

About the Author(s)

Lorraine Zentz-CPhT, PhD, Gatlin Education

Reviews

This book is appropriate for my course. I like the clarity of presentation, the layout is excellent. The language is easy for students to understand." ~ Richards L. Witt, Allegany College of Maryland