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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSection I: Introduction and Basic Math Skills 1. Assessment of Mathematical Skills Needed in Health Occupations 2. Review of Basic Mathematical Skills Section II: Measurements Used in Health Care and Conversions between Measurement Systems 3. Conversion of Clinical Measurements of Numbers, Time and Temperature 4. Comparisons of Measurement Systems 5. Conversions between Measurement Systems Section III: Medication and Prescription Orders and Their Calculations 6. Interpretation of Medication Labels and Orders 7. Calculation of Solid Oral Doses and Dosages 8. Calculate Doses of Liquid Oral and Parenteral Medications 9. Reconstitution of Powders or Crystals into Liquid Medications Section IV: Special Medication Calculations 10. Calculation of Medications for Special Populations Based on Body Weight and Patient Age 11. Calculation of Medications Measured in Units, Milliequivalents and Percents of Concentration 12. Calculation of Medications for Intravenous Uses 13. Calculation of Mixtures from Stock Medications 14. Interpreting Physician's Orders for Dosages Section V: Business Math 15. Business Math for Pharmacy Technicians Appendices Answer Key (every third problem only) Bibliography Credits Glossary Index
