Oct 13, 2024  
2023-2024 SCC Catalog 
    
2023-2024 SCC Catalog Archived

PHM 112 - Pharmacy Math


Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Clinical Hours: 0 Credits: 2

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

Prerequisite(s): Take MAT 100  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 website
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:
  1. Calculate basic mathematical functions.
  2. Apply rations, proportion, and percent’s in problem calculations.
  3. Interpret prescriptions, medication orders, and drug labels.
  4. Calculate the amount of medication to be administered to a patient.
  5. Calculate administration of oral and parenteral medications.
  6. Demonstrate dose specific calculations for special populations based on body weight and patient age.
  7. Calculate basic day-to-day operations of the pharmacy.

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  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Orientation and Support
  • Proctored Exams

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  • Academic Integrity
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2023-2024