PHAR 1050 - Pharmacy Calculations

Institution:

Roane State Community College

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Description:

Credits: 3 This course is designed to prepare the pharmacy tech student to function in academic and clinical settings with mathematics competence. There will be a review of fractions, decimals and percentages. Pharmacy calculations will include an introduction to: calculations involving alligation, ratio, flow rates, dilutions, proportions and enlarging or reducing formulae, and dosage calculations. Also included are conversions between household, Apothecary and metric systems and how to interpret and calculate dosages from prescriptions and physician orders. F

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.roanestate.edu

Phone Number:

(865) 354-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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