Includes bibliographical references and index.

Assessment of mathematical skills needed in health occupations -- Review of basic mathematical skills -- Conversion of clinical measurements of numbers, time and temperature -- Comparisons of measurement systems -- Conversions between measurement systems -- Interpretation of medication labels and orders -- Calculation of solid oral doses and dosages -- Calculate doses of liquid oral and parenteral medications -- Reconstitution of powders or crystals into liquid medications -- Calculation of medications for special populations based on body weight and patient age -- Calculation of medications measured in units, milliequivalents and percents of concentration -- Calculation of medications for intravenous uses -- Calculation of mixtures from stock medications -- Interpreting physician's orders for dosages -- Business math for pharmacy technicians.