PHRA 1209 - Pharmaceutical Mathematics I

Institution:

Laredo Community College

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Description:

Pharmaceutical mathematics including reading, interpreting, and solving calculation problems encountered in the preparation and distribution of drugs. Conversion 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, milliequivalents, units, intravenous flow rates, and solving dosage problems. Learning Outcomes: Solve problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, mixed numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages; demonstrate conversion from Roman numerals to Arabic numerals and from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit and vice versa; list the conversion factors for the most frequently used measurement systems in the pharmacy; solve pharmaceutical problems that require conversion between different systems for measurement including household, metric, apothecary, and avoirdupois; calculate the proper dose for an adult or pediatric patient; and calculate the correct flow rate for IV admixtures to deliver the appropriate amount of the drug and/or fluid prescribed. Prerequisite: MATH 0374.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.laredo.edu

Phone Number:

(956) 721-5394

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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