Calculations Book

1. Basic Math Overview.

Basic Math Pre-Test.

Decimals.

Roman Numerals.

Fractions.

2. Systems of Measurement.

The Metric System.

International Units.

Milliequivalent Measures.

Apothecaries’ System.

Avoirdupois System.

Household System.

3. Conversions of Measurement.

Conversion Equivalents.

Converting the Household System.

Converting the Apothecary System.

Temperature Conversions.

4. Ratios and Proportions.

Setting Up a Ratio and Proportion.

Cross Multiplication.

Restating a Ratio as a Fraction.

Restating Fractions as Ratios.

Converting a Ratio to a Percent.

5. Dosage Calculations.

Calculating the Amount of Active Ingredient Required.

Pediatric Dosing.

Converting Pediatric Weight.

Mg/Kg/Day.

Sig Refresher.

6. Concentrations & Dilutions.

Concentrations.

Weight/Weight.

Weight/Volume.

Volume/Volume.

Dilutions.

7. Alligations.

Solving Alligations.

The Alligation Grid.

8. Flow Rates.

Calculating Flow Rates.

9. Milliequivalents.

Total Parenteral Nutrition.

Electrolyte Solutions.

Other Calculations Involving Milliequivalents.

10. Basic Accounting & Operations.

Pharmacy Is a Business.

Accounting & Pricing Considerations.

Accounting Formulas.

11. Practical Examples.