A proven resource for pharmacy students and practitioners, this popular second edition emphasizes contemporary pharmacy practices. Presenting the information in a well-organized and easy to comprehend manner, the authors explain calculations involving various dosage forms such as oral liquids, solids, semi-solids, and topical medications. Coverage includes a discussion of prescription and medication orders and the calculations of suppositories, nutrition, and immunizing agents and vaccines. Review problems that reflect contemporary pharmacy practice and improved preparation for the NAPLEX licensing exam are also included.

Prerequisite Mathematics Review. Systems of Measurement. Prescription and Medication Orders. Principles of Weighing and Measuring. Calculations Involving Oral Liquids. Calculations Involving Capsules, Tablets, and Powder Dosage Forms. Calculations Involving Ointments, Creams, and Other Semisolids. Calculations Involving Topical Ophthalmic, Nasal, and Otic Preparations. Calculations Involving Suppositories. Calculations Involving Injectable Medications. Calculations Involving Nutrition. Calculation of Doses and Dose Adjustments. Pediatric and Geriatric Dosing. Calculations Involving Immunizing Agents and Vaccines. Calculations Involving Radiopharmaceuticals. Review Problems. Answers to Practice Problems. Answers to Review Problems. Appendices A-E
Suggested Readings. Index.

Mansoor A. Kahn, Indra K. Reddy