PHRA 1309 - Pharmaceutical Mathematics

Institution:

Lamar State College-Orange

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Description:

This course provides a study in 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. Topics include ratio and proportion, percentage, dilution and concentration, milliequivalent units, intravenous flow rates and solving problems. This course includes the learning Modules 19 and 20 related to preparation of noncompounded and non-sterile compounded products from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists' Model Curriculum for Pharmacy Technician Training (First Edition). Co-requisites: PHRA 1301 and 1305, 2260 and HITT 1305. TEC.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.lsco.edu

Phone Number:

(409) 883-7750

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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