Mosby's Medical, Nursing and Allied Health Dictionary by Douglas M. Anderson, Jeff Keith, Patricia D. Novak and Mosby Staff (2001, Hardcover)

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PublisherElsevier-Health Sciences Division
ISBN-100323014305
ISBN-139780323014304
eBay Product ID (ePID)2355828

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Number of Pages2138 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameMosby's Medical, Nursing and Allied Health Dictionary
Publication Year2001
SubjectNursing / Reference, Dictionaries & Terminology
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaMedical
AuthorDouglas M. Anderson, Jeff Keith, Patricia D. Novak, Mosby Staff
FormatHardcover

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Item Height2.2 in
Item Weight95.6 Oz
Item Length10.2 in
Item Width7.7 in

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Edition Number6
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2002-328528
Dewey Edition21
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal610/.3
Table Of ContentColor Atlas of Human Anatomy Definitions A-Z Illustration Credits Appendixes 1 Units of Measurement 1-1 Conversion Factors 1-2 Conversion Between Conventional and SI Units 1-3 Pounds to Kilograms Conversion 1-4 Temperature 2 Symbols and Abbreviations 2-1 Symbols 2-2 Abbreviations 2-3 Common Abbreviations Used in Writing Prescriptions 3 Medical Terminology 4 Tabular Atlas of Human Anatomy and Physiology 4-1 Basic Structures and Functions of the Body 4-2 Skeletal System 4-3 Muscular System 4-4 Circulatory System 4-5 Endocrine System 4-6 Nervous System 4-7 Reproductive System 4-8 Urinary System 5 Language Translation Guide: Spanish-French-English Equivalents of Commonly Used Medical Terms and Phrases 6 American Sign Language and Manual Communication 7 Assessment Guides 7-1 Adult Health Assessment 7-2 Pediatric Assessment 7-3 Geriatric Functional and Health Assessment 7-4 Family Assessment 7-5 Environmental Assessment 8 Normal Reference Values 8-1 Normal Reference Laboratory Values 8-2 Herb-Lab Test Interferances 8-3 Desirable Weight Tables for Men and Women of Age 25 and Over 9 Health Promotion 9-1 Child Preventive Care Time Line 9-2 Adult Preventive Care Time Line 9-3 Canadian Immunization Guidelines 10 Nutrition 10-1 Recommended Dietary Allowances for the United States 10-2 Recommended Nutrient Intakes for Canada 10-3 Dietary Reference Intakes for the United States and Canada 10-4 Vitamins and Minerals 10-5 Daily Dietary Guide 11 Complementary and Alternative Medicine 12 Herbs and Natural Supplements 12-1 Herbal Glossary 12-2 Common Herbs and Supplements 12-3 Herb-Drug Interactions 13 Pharmacology and Clinical Calculations 13-1 Formulas for Drug Calculations 13-2 IV Flow Rate Formula 13-3 Guide to Common Drug Interactions 13-4 The Top 200 Prescribed Drugs 13-5 Look Alike-Sound Alike Drug Names 13-6 Adverse Drug Effects During Pregnancy 13-7 FDA Pregnancy Categories 14 Infection Control 14-1 CDC Isolation Guidelines 14-2 OSHA Standard on Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens 14-3 Immunization Recommendations for Health Care Workers 14-4 Work Restrictions for Health-Care Workers (HCWs) Exposed to or Infected with Certain Vaccine-Preventable Diseases 14-5 Infectious Diseases Designated as Notifiable at the National Level--United States 15 Health Organizations and Resources 15-1 General Resources 15-2 Professional Organizations Nursing Organizations Medical Organizations Dental Organizations Allied Health Organizations 15-3 Poison Control Centers 16 Diagnosis-Related Groups 16-1 Major Diagnostic Categories 16-2 Diagnosis-Related Group Descriptions 17 Nursing Diagnoses 17-1 NANDA-Approved Nursing Diagnoses and Definitions 17-2 Classification of Nursing Diagnoses by Human Response Patterns (NANDA Taxonomy I-Revised) 17-3 Classification of Nursing Diagnoses by Functional Health Patterns 17-4 Nursing Diagnoses Relevant to Diseases, Disorders, and Procedures 18 Nursing Interventions Classification 18-1 Steps for Implementing NIC in a Clinical Practice Agency 18-2 NIC Interventions 19 Nursing Outcomes Classification 19-1 Steps for Implementing NOC in a Clinical Practice Agency 19-2 NOC Outcomes 20 Omaha Classification System
SynopsisThe new edition of this best-selling dictionary offers readers maximum definition! Meticulously revised and updated to reflect all the changes in nursing and allied health today. Features over 3,000 new entries, more than 1,100 new illustrations, and a wealth of new appendices making this the most current, user-friendly dictionary available. With its large, easy-to-read typeface; strict alphabetical organization with no subentries; comprehensive definitions; detailed drug entries; and a Color Atlas of Human Anatomy, this dictionary offers easy access to comprehensive information. Meticulously revised and updated to reflect current health care practice, this bestselling dictionary gives students: Over 3,000 new entries and a wealth of new appendices detailing the most complete, current information. Thousands of illustrations and full-color photographs that bring terminology to life. Large, user-friendly type that makes each entry easy to read and understand. Strict alphabetical organization with no subentries that enables students to quickly look up any medical word. Comprehensive definitions written in clear, understandable language. Detailed drug entries that spell out key facts on commonly prescribed medications. A Color Atlas of Human Anatomy that serves as a convenient, visual review of body structure. A FREE companion website with updates and weblinks. Includes a FREE Website at www.harcourthealth.com/MERLIN/Dictionary/ Spanish version of 5th edition also available, ISBN: 84-8174-380-1, The new edition of this best-selling dictionary offers readers maximum definition Meticulously revised and updated to reflect all the changes in nursing and allied health today. Features over 3,000 new entries, more than 1,100 new illustrations, and a wealth of new appendices making this the most current, user-friendly dictionary available. With its large, easy-to-read typeface; strict alphabetical organization with no subentries; comprehensive definitions; detailed drug entries; and a Color Atlas of Human Anatomy, this dictionary offers easy access to comprehensive information., Since its initial publication in 1982, "Mosby's Medical, Nursing, and Allied Health Dictionary" has become a highly respected and widely used reference in the health sciences, particularly in nursing. Over 3,000 new definitions have been added to this edition. All nursing diagnosis entries have been updated to reflect changes in terminology and the new taxonomy approved for 2001-2002. Appendixes have been revised, updated, and streamlined and definitions for more than 100 common herbs and natural supplements have been added.
LC Classification NumberR121.M89 2002

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