Introduction: Terminology, Basic Mathematical Skills, and Calculations

Eman Atef; Somnath Singh

doi:10.1016/B978-0-323-99796-6.00010-2

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Introduction: Terminology, Basic Mathematical Skills, and Calculations

Eman Atef and Somnath Singh

Pharmaceutics: Basic Principles and Application to Pharmacy Practice, Second Edition, pp.3-21

01/01/2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-99796-6.00010-2

Abstract

Basic mathematics review

Basic statistics

Dimensional analysis

Graphical representations

Logarithmic calculations

Significant figures

Units and dimensions

This chapter reviews the mathematical, statistical, and dimensional concepts used in the day-to-day practice of pharmacy. Pharmacists are expected to apply concepts from diverse scientific areas to interpret clinical data as the field of pharmacy is becoming more and more complex and challenging every day.

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Title: Introduction: Terminology, Basic Mathematical Skills, and Calculations
Creators: Eman Atef - West Coast University
Somnath Singh - Creighton University
Publication Details: Pharmaceutics: Basic Principles and Application to Pharmacy Practice, Second Edition, pp.3-21
Identifiers: 991006266414302656
Academic Unit: Pharmacy Sciences
Language: English
Resource Type: Book chapter