Math for Meds: Dosages and Solutions (8th Edition) [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Anna M Curren (Author), Laurie D. Munday (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0918082099 | ISBN-13: 978-0918082091 | Publication Date: January 1, 2000 | Edition: 1

he exciting new 8th edition of this leading calculations text has been beautifully updated by its original authors, and is guaranteed to instruct the beginning learner and graduate returnee alike in refresher math, systems of drug measure and clinical calculations. The content continues to reflect its "most adopted" format of clearly stated competency outcomes and objectives, its simple to complex instructional approach, and captivating instructional design. Completely up to date content, photos, and problems have been added throughout the text, particularly in the pediatric and IV medications sections. Math for Meds reflects on every page an unmatched clinical reality. Actual drug labels, hypodermic syringe calibrations and realistic medication orders are combined to make all examples and tests uniquely "real." Transfer of calculation skills to clinical practice becomes totally nonthreatening as a result of this trend-setting instructional approach. Math for Meds is an invaluable text that students will use at all curricular levels and retain in their professional libraries for lifetime reference. Now in its 27th straight year as the unparalleled leader in its field, Math for Meds continues to set the standards of clinical calculations as they are taught nationwide.

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About the Author

Former Associate Professor of Nursing, Long Beach City College, Long Beach, CA.

Former Associate Professor of Nursing, San Diego City College, San Diego, CA

Product Details

• Paperback: 305 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 1 edition (January 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0918082099
• ISBN-13: 978-0918082091
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,244,292 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars IF IT ISN'T BROKEN, DON'T FIX IT!, March 24, 2000

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Shashi "Shashi" (Knoxville, TN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Math for Meds: Dosages and Solutions (8th Edition) (Paperback)

Having taught from the seventh edition of this textbook for over five years in my clinical math classes, I was dismayed to find that it was no longer available. It was an excellent textbook.

I have been using this newer edition for the past two weeks and am very disappointed in it. A lot of the important information has been omitted from the book and it is full of errors. It is difficult enough trying to teach these students math without having to deal with an inferior book. I've had to supplement with other materials just to cover the basics that I feel the students need. I never had to do that with the seventh edition.

The former edition was wonderful! Why the authors and/or publishers felt the need to change it, I will never understand. If you have a good product, you leave it alone. I do not like this new edition and will be finding a replacement for it as soon as possible.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Update, April 29, 2000

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Shashi "Shashi" (Knoxville, TN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Math for Meds: Dosages and Solutions (8th Edition) (Paperback)

Having finished out the term using this new edition, I would like to update my review with some additional comments.

While I still find that the previous seventh edition was a more thorough, comprehensive book, I do understand the author's reasoning in updating this textbook.

I was contacted by the publishers and was able to supply them with a more detailed evaluation of the book. Once the changes are made and the errors corrected for the second printing, I believe that this book will be a valuable addition to any curriculum.

The simple and straight-forward manner in which the math is presented enables the students to more easily understand the material. Of the hundreds of textbooks I have evaluated, I do find "Math for Meds" to be the best suited for the needs of my students. While I still think the old book was better, I am not so inflexible that I can't adapt to the new.

And speaking of the new, what would top this book off is a computer CD with study questions which correspond with the chapters in the book. Maybe in the ninth edition, hum?

5.0 out of 5 stars Great review for student nurses, January 11, 2012

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Teresa (Iowa, farmland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Math for Meds: Dosages and Solutions (8th Edition) (Paperback)

This book has really helped lots of my students with math problems that we as clinical instructors have given them. Very easy to follow problem solving. Get the help you need. Students must have!