PHM 115 Pharmacy Calculations

Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course provides an introduction to the metric, avoirdupois, and apothecary systems of measurement and the calculations used in pharmacy practice. Topics include ratio and proportion, dosage determinations, percentage preparations, reducing and enlarging formulas, dilution and concentration, aliquots, specific gravity and density, and flow rates. Upon completion, students should be able to correctly perform calculations required to properly prepare a medication order. Pre-requisite(s): DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, DMA 040, and DMA 050 and enrollment in the Pharmacy Technology Program.