. . . . . CORRESPONDENCE COURSE U.S. ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT CENTER AND SCHOOL SUBCOURSE MD0802 EDITION 200 PHARMACEUTICAL CALCULATIONS One of the most important areas of study for the pharmacy specialist is pharmaceutical calculations. A person might know a great deal about pharmacology, but if he cannot perform a pharmaceutical calculation, that knowledge cannot be applied in a practical way. To prepare and dispense medications, you must be capable of performing a variety of pharmaceutical calculations. You must be constantly aware of one fact-an error made in a dosage calculation can harm a patient. The study of this subcourse will help give you the knowledge and skill required to perform many types of dosage calculations. This subcourse is designed to focus on the systems of weights and measures commonly used in the pharmacy. Examples in the text include drugs actually dispensed in outpatient pharmacy settings. Learning pharmaceutical calculations is like building a house; one part is dependent on the other and a good firm foundation supports it all. Memorizing the formulas and equivalents, developing a well-rounded knowledge of basic mathematics, and practicing what you are learning (that is, solving practice problems) will help you successfully complete this subcourse. Although not required, it is advisable for you to have completed Subcourse MD0801, Prescription Interpretation, before attempting this subcourse. As you study this subcourse you will notice that practice problems are provided at the end of each section. It is important that you solve these practice problems before you go to the next section. Furthermore, you should complete each practice problem before you attempt to take the final examination. ---------------------- Length: 156 Pages Estimated Hours to Complete: 10 Format: PDF file Size: 0.8 MB ---------------------- Subcourse Components: Lesson 1. Pharmaceutical Calculations I. Lesson 2. Pharmaceutical Calculations II. Lesson 3. Pharmaceutical Calculations III. ---------------------------- Anyone may take this course. However, to receive credit hours, you must be officially enrolled and complete an examination furnished by the Nonresident Instruction Branch at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Enrollment is normally limited to Department of Defense personnel. Others may apply for enrollment, but acceptance is not guaranteed. This file is in PDF format and requires a PDF reader. A free PDF reader is available from Adobe through the link below. This Course in available only by Download. |
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