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MD0802 Pharmaceutical Calculations

MD0802

Pharmaceutical Calculations

Army · MD · 149 pages

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MD0802 ii CORRESPONDENCE COURSE OF THE U.S. ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT CENTER AND SCHOOL SUBCOURSE MD0802 PHARMACEUTICAL CALCULATIONS INTRODUCTION 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.

DesignationMD0802

EditionUndated

StatusSuperseded

Pages149

FunctionMedical TCCC

CollectionRecent Archive

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