PHARMACEUTICAL CALCULATIONS AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY II

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the calculations performed by technicians in the pharmacy practice setting and will orient users to the different measuring systems used in the pharmacy and the conversions between systems. Students will also learn commo n pharmacy symbols. Common calculations in pharmacy will be applied, such as calculating proper dosage and identifying amounts of ingredients for compounded products. Common medications, by trade and generic name, targeted outcome, and primary body system are investigated. Also provided is an in- depth study of specific human diseases that emphasizes the description, etiology, signs/symptoms, diagnostic procedures, and treatment for these specified diseases. Prerequisites: RX1010, RX1020, & RX1030