Calculations for Pharmaceutical Practice [Paperback]

A comprehensive and clearly written book on pharmacy calculations, this new text covers all the calculations that pharmacy students need to know in relation to pharmacy practice and clinical pharmacy. It includes a large number of self-testing questions at the end of each chapter as well as some 'mock' UK registration exam papers. The opportunities for self-assessment allow students to practice calculations until they achieve true competence. The book is especially useful for anyone preparing for registration exams in pharmacy, in particular those based on the UK exam.

• Contains self-study questions and answers, many with worked examples
• Includes 'mock' registration exam papers
• Ideal for exam preparation and as a reference for later practice
• Includes a chapter on pharmacokinetics
• Serves as a useful reference during practice

Chapter 1Introduction to calculations
Chapter 2Quantities and units
Chapter 3Expressions of concentration
Chapter 4Drugs in different forms
Chapter 5Density and displacement volume
Chapter 6Solubility
Chapter 7Master formulae
Chapter 8Changing concentration
Chapter 9Trituration
Chapter 10Suppositories
Chapter 11Doses calculations
Chapter 12Paediatric doses
Chapter 13Reconstitution of medicines
Chapter 14Preparation of injections
Chapter 15Other practice-related questions
Chapter 16Basic statistics
Chapter 17Introductory pharmacokinetics
Chapter 18Sample papers
Chapter 19Answers