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HCP 220 Week 1 Checkpoint Fractions and Decimals

HCP 220 Week 1 DQ 1 and DQ 2
HCP 220 Week 2 Checkpoint Mathematical Functions
HCP 220 Week 2 Assignment Ratios and Percents
HCP 220 Week 3 Checkpoint Equivalent Measurements and
Measurement Symbols

HCP 220 Week 1 Checkpoint Fractions and Decimals

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Resource: Ch. 2 of Pharmaceutical Calculations for Pharmacy

Technicians: A Worktext
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Complete the following exercises:
Based on the following prescription, how many capsules should the
pharmacy technician dispense?
Achromycin 250 mg
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HCP 220 Week 1 DQ 1 and DQ 2

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What skills do you already possess that you can apply as a

pharmacy technician? What additional skills do you need to master
to become a pharmacy technician? Explain your answers.
Week 1 DQ 2
How important are math skills for pharmacy technicians? How can
you apply the relationship of percents and ratios to everyday living
situations? Provide an example.

Week 1 DQ 1

HCP 220 Week 2 Assignment Ratios and Percents

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Resource: Ch. 3 of Pharmaceutical Calculations for Pharmacy

Technicians: A Worktext
Complete the following exercises:
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Test Your Knowledge, p. 24: Problems 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18
Test Your Knowledge, p.25: Problems 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29,
38, & 40

HCP 220 Week 2 Checkpoint Mathematical Functions

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Accuracy and precision in the calculation of doses, dosages, and
rates of infusion of intravenous solutions are often based on
percents, ratios, and proportions. The exercises for this CheckPoint
provide opportunities to perform various mathematical functions
pharmacy technicians must master.

HCP 220 Week 3 Checkpoint Equivalent Measurements and

Measurement Symbols
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In addition to a patients weight and dose of medication, a pharmacy
technician must have an understanding of the different systems of
measurement to prevent medication errors while interpreting
prescriptions. The following exercises provide opportunities for you
to practice calculating equivalent measurements. Refer to Table 4-5
and Table 4-6 on p. 30 for abbreviations and symbols for ounce in
both the apothecary and household systems.

HCP 220 Week 3 DQ 1 and DQ 2

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Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the three systems

used for measuring drugs and solutions. As a pharmacy technician,
which system would you prefer? As a patient, which one would you
prefer? Explain your answers.
Week 3 DQ 2

Week 3 DQ 1

A pharmacy technician is dispensing a prescription for a patient that

reads: 15 mL of cough suppressant 3 times a day for 10 days.

HCP 220 Week 4 Assignment Measurements Using Metric,

Apothecary, and Household Systems
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Resource: Ch. 5 of Pharmaceutical Calculations for Pharmacy
Technicians: A Worktext
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Completethe following conversions:
1. Test Your Knowledge (metric system), p. 41: Problems 2, 4, 6,
8, 12 &14
2. Test Your Knowledge (apothecary system), p. 42: Problems 21,
29, 34, 37 & 40

HCP 220 Week 4 Checkpoint Common Applications of Different

Conversion Systems and Measurements of Time and Temperature
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To avoid patient harm in the calculation of doses or dosages,
pharmacy technicians must master methods for converting or
changing calculations using different measurement systems. The
exercises in this CheckPoint provide opportunities to practice these
skills.
Resources: Ch. 56 of Pharmaceutical Calculations for Pharmacy
Technicians: A Worktext
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HCP 220 Week 5 Checkpoint Prescription and Drug Labels

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Prescriptions are similar to medical orders containing vital

information for the care of patients. Pharmacy technicians must
understand how to read, transcribe, profile, and fill prescriptions.
This CheckPoint provides an opportunity to practice analyzing
prescription and drug labels.

HCP 220 Week 5 DQ 1 and DQ 2

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Week 5 DQ 1
Recall the seven rights of drug administration. Consider the reasons
for errors regarding these seven rights. Refer to page 64 (Examples
1 through 6) for the most frequent causes of medication errors.
What two strategies for properly administering medication do you
suggest?

HCP 220 Week 6 Assignment Amount of Medication to Administer

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Sergio Sergical is having surgery for a herniated disk. The physician
ordered six medications (ordered dose) for one hour before surgery;
however, the pharmacy has different doses on hand.
Resources: Ch. 8 of Pharmaceutical Calculations for Pharmacy
Technicians: A Worktext and Appendix C
Referto Exercise 2 on p. 76 for a worked example.

HCP 220 Week 6 CheckPoint Converting Dosages to Doses

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Resource: Ch. 8 of Pharmaceutical Calculations for Pharmacy
Technicians: A Worktext
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Complete the following exercises.
Test Your Knowledge, p. 76 Problems 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 & 10
Critical Thinking, p. 77 Problems 1 & 2

HCP 220 Week 7 DQ 1 and DQ 2

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Week 7 DQ 1
What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of using
parenteral or injectable forms of medication compared to oral
dosage forms? What additional considerations must you keep in
mind when dispensing medication?

HCP 220 Week 8 Assignment Dosage, Flow Rates, Pediatric Drugs

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Pharmacy technicians must know that parenteral or injectable

medications are available in different dosage forms. The following
assignment provides an opportunity for you to practice these skills.
Resources: Ch. 1112 of Pharmaceutical Calculations for
Pharmacy Technicians: A Worktext
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HCP 220 Week 8 CheckPoint IV Equipment

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Pharmacy technicians must understand the various equipment

types used in the preparation and administration of parenteral
medications. The following activity provides an opportunity to
practice this skill.
Resource: Ch. 11 of Pharmaceutical Calculations for Pharmacy
Technicians: A Worktext and Appendix E
Complete this activity by using Appendix E.

HCP 220 Week 9 Capstone DQ

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Respond to the capstone discussion question. Your post should be

formatted in paragraphs, meet a minimum 150-word count, and be
correct in terms of grammar and punctuation.
Pharmacy technicians work under the direct supervision of
pharmacists. The primary responsibility of pharmacy technicians is
to prepare, package, measure, calculate, and distribute medications
prescribed by physicians.