Introduction to Pharmaceutical Calculations - Softcover

Rees, Judith A.; Smith, Ian; Smith, Brian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0853694494 ISBN 13: 9780853694496

Publisher: Pharmaceutical Press, 2000

Synopsis

As errors in calculating drug dosages are acknowledged as a significant cause of harm to patients, it is essential that pharmacy students fully understand pharmaceutical calculations. This book provides an introduction to this subject. It contains worked examples, plus sample questions and answers.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Errors in calculating drug dosages can be a significant cause of harm to patients, particularly neonates, infants and small children. Pharmacists are generally regarded as being proficient at this task and are seen as a 'safety net' by their fellow healthcare professionals. However, evidence suggests that pharmacists also have difficulty with drug calculations and that many pharmacy students struggle with relatively simple pharmaceutical calculations. Introduction to Pharmaceutical Calculations is an excellent introduction to this vital subject. With a wealth of worked examples, and sample questions and answers, this book is essential reading for pharmacy and other healthcare students. Judith A Rees is a senior lecturer, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Manchester. Ian Smith is a Boots Teacher Practioner, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Manchester. Brian Smith was a retired mathematics teacher.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pharmaceutical Press
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0853694494
• ISBN 13: 9780853694496
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 216