PHM 112 - Pharmacy Math

Class: 2 Credits: 2
This course provides a study of mathematical manipulation and measurement systems as allied to pharmacy.

Prerequisite(s): Take MAT 032 with a minimum grade of “C”.

Course Topics:

Addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication of fractions, decimals, and whole numbers.
Conversions between Roman numerals and Arabic numbers.
Ration and proportion.
Conversions between metric, household, and apothecary systems.
Conversion between standard time and military (universal) time.
Conversion between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
Interpretation of medical and pharmaceutical abbreviations and terminology.
Identification of prescriptions, medication orders, and drug labels.
Identification and verification of DEA numbers.
Controlled substance recognition and classification.
Recognition of medication reference materials.
Conversion between the dosage order to the desired dose, and the amount to be dispensed of a drug.
Calculation of estimated day’s supply.
Reconstitution calculations of powdered medications.
Percentages of solutions, dilutions, and solids.
IV flow rates and infusion time.
Medication dilutions from a concentrate using allegation method.
Calculations of insulin dosages.
Conversion between patient weights in pounds to kilograms.
Pediatric dosage calculations using various formulas.
Dosage calculations based on weight and body surface area.
Calculations of compounded formula’s.
Basic operational calculations

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

Basic 4-function calculator
Pen with black or blue ink

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Calculate basic mathematical functions.
Apply rations, proportion, and percent’s in problem calculations.
Interpret prescriptions, medication orders, and drug labels.
Calculate the amount of medication to be administered to a patient.
Calculate administration of oral and parenteral medications.
Demonstrate dose specific calculations for special populations based on body weight and patient age.
Calculate basic day-to-day operations of the pharmacy.

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If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

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Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021