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This book is divided into eight units containing 33 chapters and over 400 practice problems. Unit 1: Essential Skills. As with any subject, you must master some basic material before you can tackle the main subject. The following topics are cover in Unit 1. The Metric SystemApothecary/Avoirdupois/Household SystemsRatiosDimensional Analysis and Ratio Proportion Rounding NumbersUnit 2: Auxiliary Subjects. Unit 2 covers a few subjects which you may or may not need, depending on your school and/or practice. Scientific NotationSignificant FiguresRoman NumeralsUnit 3: Unit Conversions.

Converting between the various units of measurements used in pharmacy is an essential skill and mastering this unit will set you up for success in the more complex calculations. Unit Conversions-The Basics Unit Conversions Within the Metric System Unit Conversions Within the Household System Unit Conversions Between Metric, Household and Apothecary Unit Conversions Involving Hours and Minutes Unit 4: Dosage Calculations. This unit starts by covering the terminology then moves on to the various ways to set up and solve the problems. Three levels of problems follow, starting with easy, one-step problems, and moving on to more complex problems. Dosage Calculations-The BasicsDosage Calculations Levels 1, 2, and 3 Body Surface Area Dosing CalculationsUnit 5: IV Flow Rate Calculations. As with the dosage calculation unit, this unit starts off with the basics then moves on to calculations, starting with easy calculations and progressing to more complex calculations. IV Flow Rate Calculations-The BasicsIV Flow Rate Calculations Level 1 and 3IV Flow Rate Adjustments Unit 6: Percent and Ratio Strength Calculations. As a pharmacy technician, you will encounter drugs expressed in a percent strength every day and it is important that you master this unit. Percent Percent Strength Percent Error Ratio Strength Unit 7: Concentrations/Dilutions/Reconstitution Calculations. No pharmacy calculation course would be complete without a section on concentrations and dilutions. The knowledge gained in the previous unit will come in handy here. Concentrations and DilutionsPowder Volume CalculationsSerial DilutionUnit 8: Miscellaneous Subjects. Be sure to take the self-assessment exam and work on any problem areas. Milliequivalent Calculations Temperature Conversion CalculationsPharmacy Calculation Puzzles Self-Assessment Exam.

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He provides information on how cannabis works with the body's own system, how best to prepare and administer it, and how to modify and control dosage. This newly revised edition is now completely up-to-date with the latest information on the body's endocannabinoid system, which is understood to control emotion, appetite, and memory. Delivery methods including e-cigarette and vape designs are also covered here, along with information on additional varietals and a new system for classification. Cannabis Pharmacy covers more than 50 ailments and conditions, including anxiety, ADHD, Depression, Gastrointestinal disorders, Insomnia, Menopause, Migraine, Pain, PTSD, and more, that can be alleviated with marijuana.

Biochemistry for the Pharmaceutical Sciences is a concise, practical resource for pharmacy students to apply and expand their understanding of biochemistry as it relates to pharmacy practice. With pedagogical features designed to make complex concepts comprehensible, this text presents biochemistry in a clear and comprehensible format with a pharmaceutical focus. Real-world applications of scientific principles allow students to better comprehend and appreciate how biochemistry will impact their professional practice.

Chapter Features• Learning Objectives• Glossary of Key Terms• Clinical Application Boxes• Discussion QuestionsIncludes over 400 figures and tables to help students formulate an understanding of the mathematical, chemical, and biological concepts.Instructor Resources: PowerPoint Slides, Image Bank.