Posted: December 8th, 2016

Explain why understanding the distinction between the dosage and a dose is important.

• Resource: Ch. 8 of Pharmaceutical Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians: A Worktext
• Show all calculations in a Word document using Equation Editor.
• Convert the dosage ordered to the desired dose by using the conversion factor method, as you complete Test Your Knowledge problems 2, 3, & 4 on p. 76 in your text.
• Convert the dosage ordered to the desired dose by using the ratio and proportion method, as you complete Test Your Knowledge problems 7, 8, & 10 on p. 76 in your text.

Explain why understanding the distinction between the dosage and a dose is important.