PHAR 1020/1021 - Pharmacy Calculations and Lab

Institution:

Walters State Community College

Subject:

Description:

A review of numbers, fractions, decimals and percentage with an introduction of calculations used in pharmacy practice. An emphasis will be placed on accuracy and the calculations involving alligation, ratio, fl ow rates, dilutions, proportions, and enlarging or reducing formulae, and dosage calculations. The student will learn household, Apothecary and metric equivalents and how to interpret and calculate dosages from prescriptions and physician orders. F, Su 2 hours lecture / 2 hours laboratory

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ws.edu

Phone Number:

(423) 585-2600

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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