AHE 175 - Pharmaceutical Calculations

3.0 Credits
Reviews of basic arithmetic and algebra related to the needs of a pharmacy. Calculation of solution strength, dilution, and conversion.
Prerequisite AHE 170, AHE 172, AHE 173, and AHE 177 with a minimum grade of 2.5 or equivalent, and placement into MATH 087, or instructor permission.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate adequate proficiency in calculating with the following numerical values: fractions, decimals, and percents; ratios and proportions; weights and measure metric apothecary and household system measurements; conversations between systems; and Roman numerals.
Calculate dosages, directions, and final quantity needed for a prescription given an order and appropriate drug label(s).
Determine the final strength of a diluted solution when given the original strength, the volume, and the final volume.
Calculate pediatric dosages.
Determine the cost, selling price, markup, and percent markup of a prescription order.