Introduction to Pharmaceutical Calculations
This manuscript describes material presented in the first lecture of a pharmaceutical calculations lecture series. The first lecture focuses primarily on the key concepts needed to approach pharmaceutical calculations systematically and in a manner that will develop good calculation habits and ultimately lead to optimal patient care. Much of the content of subsequent lectures is specific to the respective topics covered (calculations related to dosing, parenteral preparation, isotonicity, milliequivalents, concentrated acids, etc). Concepts covered in the first lecture are emphasized through application in subsequent lectures in the series.