Pharmaceutical Calculations

Pharmacists are required to make certain kinds of calculations that determine the quantities of materials required for filling prescriptions and making up formulas. The new and expanded topics introduced in the fourth edition teach pharmacists and pharmacy students how to do the calculations required in current practice, covering important areas such as handling injectibles, including those used in parenteral nutrition and radiopharmaceuticals.

The book also includes new chapters on isotonicity, intravenous fluids, and nutritional calculations.

Features:
* New concepts introduced in sequence, encouraging the student to master each concept before moving ahead
* Many examples and practice problems, all with answers and the availability of rapid feedback build confidence
* Filled with practical instruction relevant to the problems pharmacist face in their practice

This text offers descriptions of the computations necessary for current practice in the field. Dimensional analysis and direct approaches to problem solving are emphasized. Zats (emeritus, Rutgers University) and Teixeira (University of Wyoming) have created this text in a programmed format, allowing for self-paced learning. This fourth edition offers additional chapters dealing with new material, including injectables, parenteral nutrition, and biologics for immunization. Terms and abbreviations have been updated and the appendix expanded. Designed for self-instruction or as a text in a formal course. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

JOEL L. ZATZ, PhD, is Professor Emeritus at Rutgers University, New Jersey.

MARIA GLAUCIA TEIXEIRA, PhD, is an associate professor at the School of Pharmacy of the University of Wyoming.