HCP 220

HCP 220 Entire Course

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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 3 DQ 1 and DQ 2
HCP 220 Week 4 Checkpoint Common Applications of Different
Conversion Systems and Measurements of Time and Temperature

 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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Week 1 DQ 1

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.

 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:
Showall your calculations in a Microsoft Word document

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
You are asked to prepare a 5% solution of dextrose in a container of 500 mL. You
are given the following equation to help you solve the answer. What is the answer in

 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.

Assume the role of a pharmacy technician. A pharmacist gives you a physicians

order sheet, a prescription, and asks you to prepare a 2% solution of sodium chloride
(NaCl). You check the stock in the pharmacy but discover you have only a 3%
solution of NaCl. Hint: 2g NaCl:100mL of solution::3g NaCL:x mL of 3% solution.

 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. Although it is not noted in the text, one cubic
centimeter (cc) is equivalent to one mL. For example, 5 cc = 5 mL, 3.1 mL = 3.1 cc,
and so forth.

 HCP 220 Week 3 DQ 1 and DQ 2

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Week 3 DQ 1

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

A pharmacy technician is dispensing a prescription for a patient that reads: 15 mL of

cough suppressant 3 times a day for 10 days. What measurement device should the
technician recommend to the patient and why? What household equipment could the
patient use? What considerations must be kept in mind when explaining to patients
how to take their medications at home?

 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.
2.

Test Your Knowledge (metric system), p. 41: Problems 2, 4, 6, 8, 12 &14

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

 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.

Resource: Ch. 7 of Pharmaceutical Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians: A

Worktext and Appendix B
Referto the illustration of the prescription label in Appendix B and the drug label for
Allegra on p. 56.
Answerthe following questions:

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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?

Week 5 DQ 2
What are the essential components of a prescription order? In what ways do
computers ensure accurate filling and dispensing of prescriptions? What existing or
potential

 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.
Determinethe amount of medication to administer.
Utilizethe table in Appendix C to complete this assignment

 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?
Week 7 DQ 2
As a pharmacy technician, how would you determine the most suitable equipment to
use in the administration of injectable medication? Provide examples.

 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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Calculateappropriate dosages and flow rates for IV medications in the following
exercises:

 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.
Matchvarious types of IV equipment with their definitions.
Postyour completed Appendix E along with a signed copy of the Certificate of

 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. Pharmacy technicians should
follow best practices when completing these tasks. The Capstone Discussion
Question provides an opportunity to share best practices with your classmates.