PT 150 - Pharmaceutical Calculations For Pharmacy Technicians

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Monroe College-New Rochelle

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3 credits The student learns the basic terminology, abbreviations and units needed to perform pharmaceutical calculations. Apothecary, avoirdupois, and metric systems are an essential component of this course. Conversion between the systems, application of formulas, calculations of fractional dosages, and methods of calculating dosages from all drug forms are all addressed. Review of calculations dealing with ratio and proportion, percentages, ratio strength, reducing and enlarging formulas, and dilution and concentration problems. Interpretation of prescriptions and orders and subsequent calculation of appropriate doses are discussed. PREREQUISITE: MA-127; Majors only

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3.00

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Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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