VTTK 1751 - PHARMACEUTICAL CALCULATIONS

Institution:

Eastern Wyoming College

Subject:

VTTK Veterinary Technology

Description:

This is a one-semester lecture course. This course reviews basic mathematical operations used by veterinary technicians in the field of veterinary pharmacology. Topics covered in this course include: common abbreviations used in pharmacology, drug dose calculation methods (formula, ratio/proportion, and dimensional analysis [also called factor-label]), unit conversions, fundamentals of fluid therapy (fluid types, drip/flow rates, constant rate infusions and fluid deficit calculations), and solution preparations (dilutions). 3 hours lecture.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2008 - 08/24/2010 

Institution Website:

ewc.wy.edu

Phone Number:

(307) 532-8200

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.