Fundamentals of Pharmaceutical Calculations (Part 1) Fraction, Decimal, Fractions and Percentage Flashcards

At the end of the lesson, the students must have: Executed common and decimal fractions, percentage equivalent, expression in ratio, proportion, variation, percentage and dimensional analysis in problem solving and use of significant figures in calculations.

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the science of measurement, embracing both experimental and theoretical determinations at any level of uncertainty in any field of science and technology.

(International Bureau of Weights and Measures, BIPM 2004).

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Metrology

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area of study that applies to basic principles of

mathematics to the preparation and efficacious use of pharmaceutical preparations.

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Pharmaceutical calculations

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What are: The Units of Measurement

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  1. International Systems of Units (SI)
  2. Avoirdupois System
  3. Apothecaries’ System of Measurement
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is referred to as the metric system

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International Systems of Units (SI)

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is the common system of commerce

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Avoirdupois System

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is the traditional system pharmaceutical

measurement

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Apothecaries’ System of Measurement

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is the official system for weights and measures in the

United States Pharmacopeia-National Formulary.

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International System of Units (SI)

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Apothecaries’ Fluid Measure:

fluidrachm or fluidram (ʒ) -> minims

A

60 minims

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Apothecaries’ Fluid Measure:

fluidounce (fl oz) -> fluidrachms

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8 fluidrachm (or 480 minims)

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Apothecaries’ Fluid Measure:

fluidounce (fl oz) -> minims

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480 minims

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Apothecaries’ Fluid Measure:

pint (pt) -> fluidounces

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16 fluidounces

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Apothecaries’ Fluid Measure:

quart (qt) -> pints

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2 pints (32 fluidounces)

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Apothecaries’ Fluid Measure:

quart (qt) -> fluidounces

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32 fluidounces

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Apothecaries’ Fluid Measure:

gallon (gal) -> quarts

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4 quarts (8 pints)

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Apothecaries’ Fluid Measure:

gallon (gal) -> pints

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8 pints

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Apothecaries’ Measure of Weight:

scruple -> grains

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20 grains (gr)

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Apothecaries’ Measure of Weight:

drachm or dram (ʒ) -> scruples

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3 scruples (60 grains)

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Apothecaries’ Measure of Weight:

drachm or dram (ʒ) -> grains

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60 grains

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Apothecaries’ Measure of Weight:

ounce -> drachms

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8 drachms (480 grains)

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Apothecaries’ Measure of Weight:

ounce -> grains

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480 grains

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Apothecaries’ Measure of Weight:

pound (lb) -> ounces

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12 ounces (5760 grains)

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Apothecaries’ Measure of Weight:

pound (lb) -> grains

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5760 grains

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Avoidupois Measure of Weight:

ounce (oz) -> grain

A

437.5 grains

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Avoidupois Measure of Weight:

pound (lb) -> ounces

A

16 ounces (7000 grains)

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Avoidupois Measure of Weight: | pound (lb) -> grains
7000 grains
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41/7 can be converted to which whole and mixed number
The correct answer is: 5 6/7
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Select the improper fraction equivalent for 3 5/6:
The correct answer is: 23/6
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7/8 and 3/5 have lowest common denominator
The correct answer is: 40
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5 1/8 + 1 1/4 + 4 1/2 =
The correct answer is: 3 2/8
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5/6 x 2/8 =
The correct answer is: 5/24
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Divide and reduce to lowest term 1/6 / 1/2
The correct answer is: 1/3
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Divide and reduce to lowest term 5/6 / 1/3
The correct answer is: 2 1/2
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Two and seventeen thousandths can be written in decimal form as:
The correct answer is: 2.017
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0.41 - 0.2538 =
The correct answer is: 0.1562
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Round 58.007 to the nearest tenth:
The correct answer is: 58
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Change to whole or mixed number | 48/7
The correct answer is: 6 6/7
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Change to improper fraction (lowest term) | 13 3/5
The correct answer is: 5 2/3
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Find the lowest common denominator in this pair of fractions | 17/20 and 4/5
The correct answer is: 20
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Add: | 1/18 + 1/4 + 2/9 =
The correct answer is: 19/36
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Reduce this fraction to the lowest terms: | 9/27
The correct answer is: 1/3
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Write the following as decimal: | Thirty six hundredths
The correct answer is: 0.36
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Change the following decimal to fraction (lowest term): | 0.285
The correct answer is: 57/200
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Write as decimal: | Two and seventeen thousandths
The correct answer is: 2.017
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Divide | 3/4 / 1/8
The correct answer is: 24/4
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Multiply | 1/5 x 1/3 =
The correct answer is: 1/15