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Medical Terminology: Medical Terminology: A Short Course - E-Book
by Davi-Ellen ChabnerBuild a working medical vocabulary quickly with Chabner's Medical Terminology: A Short Course, 9th Edition! Omitting time-consuming, nonessential information, this text helps you master the basics of medical vocabulary — including the most frequently encountered suffixes, prefixes, and word roots. A text/workbook format lets you practice and interact with medical terminology on almost every page through exercises, labeling, and pronunciations. Case studies and real-world vignettes demonstrate how medical terms are used in practice. With all this plus medical animations, word games, and flash cards on the Evolve website, you'll be amazed at how easily medical terminology becomes part of your vocabulary. - Easy-to-read and understandable language allows you to quickly grasp and retain medical terminology even if you've had little or no background in biology or medicine. - Text/workbook approach reinforces learning every step of the way with exercises, diagram labeling, review sheets, and pronunciation practice throughout the book. - Full-color illustrations and photographs show parts of the body, diseases, conditions, and medical procedures. - Picture Show activities, medical case reports, and vignettes demonstrate real-life applications of medical terms. - First Person narratives help you to understand diseases and conditions from the patient's perspective. - Principal Diagnosis feature shows how medical terms are used in clinical practice by asking you to read physician notes about a case and determine the patient's principal diagnosis. - Medical Terminology Check Up at the end of each chapter reinforces your understanding of key concepts and easily confused terms. - Evolve website includes resources optimized for tablet use, and mobile-optimized versions of the flash cards and quick quizzes make it easier for on-the-go study and review. - Body Systems Challenge self-test assesses and reinforces your understanding at your own pace. - NEW! Additional case studies provide examples of medical terminology in the context of patient care and procedures. - NEW! Immunity and COVID-19 Vaccines appendix features topics of current interest, including infectious disease, cancer treatments, medical technologies, and pharmacology.
Handbook of Dialysis Therapy, E-Book
by Allen R. Nissenson Richard N. Fine Rajnish Mehrotra Joshua ZaritskyEdited and written by top experts and pioneers in dialysis, Handbook of Dialysis Therapy, 6th Edition, provides the entire dialysis team with a comprehensive overview of this growing field. It covers traditional and advanced procedures, what pitfalls to expect and how to overcome them, and how best to treat various patient populations—all with a practical approach that can be directly applied to patient care. This must-have resource has been updated with the latest cutting-edge technology, dialysis techniques, and complications related to various diseases for both pediatric and adult patients. - Explains complex dialysis concepts through abundant diagrams, photos, line drawings, and tables, while its readable, hands-on approach allows for quick review of key information. - Covers both adult and pediatric patients in detail, and offers guidance on special populations such as the geriatric patients and the chronically ill. - Features increased content on home-based dialysis modalities, new alternatives for establishing vascular access for hemodialysis, new protocols for reducing the risk of infection and complications, and advancements in establishing and managing peritoneal dialysis. - Includes extensive pediatric content such as prevention and treatment of bone disease, management of anemia, assessing quality of life in pediatric patients undergoing dialysis, and immunizations in children undergoing dialysis. - Defines the quality imperatives, roles, and responsibilities of dialysis facility medical directors and attending nephrologists. - Updates nephrologists on the latest alternative dialysis modalities.
Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2022 E-Book: Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2022 E-Book
by Robert Kizior Keith HodgsonThe go-to guide for students and nurses alike to promote better patient care! Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2022 provides you with essential information on more than 1,000 generic and 4,000 trade name drugs. This handy, user-friendly guide features updated Black Box Alerts and comprehensive coverage of IV drug administration, side effects and adverse reactions, fixed combinations, and nursing considerations. It uniquely guides you through clinical priorities in the practice setting and is organized alphabetically by generic drug name for quick reference. New drug monographs cover 28 new FDA-approved drugs! - Over 1,000 generic name drugs, encompassing over 4,000 trade name drugs, are organized alphabetically with A-to-Z tabs for quick and easy access. - Detailed information for each drug distinguishes side effects and adverse reactions to help you identify which are most likely to occur. - Highlighting of high-alert drugs helps promote safe administration of drugs that pose the greatest risk for patient harm; an appendix includes drug names that sound alike or look alike. - UNIQUE! Herbal information is included in the appendix and on the Evolve companion website, covering the interactions and effects of commonly encountered herbs. - Classifications section features an overview of actions and uses for drug families. - Top 100 Drugs list helps you easily identify the most frequently administered drugs. - Nursing considerations are organized in a functional nursing process framework and include headings for baseline assessment, intervention/evaluation, and patient/family teaching. - Information on lifespan and disorder-related dosage variations equips you with special considerations for pediatric, geriatric, hepatic, and immune- or renal-compromised patients. - Extensive IV content features IV compatibilities/IV incompatibilities and breaks down key information with headings on reconstitution, rate of administration, and storage. - Fixed combinations are included in dosages of each combined drug directly within the individual monographs, to help you understand different drug dose options for specific diseases. - Cross-references to the 400 top U.S. brand-name drugs are located throughout the book for easy access. - Customizable and printable monographs for 100 of the most commonly used drugs are located on Evolve, along with quarterly drug updates. - Therapeutic and toxic blood level information promotes safe drug administration. - Comprehensive IV Compatibility Chart foldout arms you with compatibility information for 65 intravenous drugs. - List of newly approved drugs in the front of the book makes it easy to locate the latest drugs. - Callouts in a sample drug monograph highlight key features to help you understand how to use the book more efficiently. - NEW! Drug monographs for 28 new FDA-approved drugs equip you with the most current drug information. - NEW! Updated monographs include new interactions, precautions, alerts, patient teaching instructions, and other need-to-know information to help prevent medication dispensing errors.
Occupational Therapy with Older Adults - E-Book: Occupational Therapy with Older Adults - E-Book
by Helene L. Lohman Amy L. Shaffer Patricia J. WatfordGain the focused foundation needed to successfully work with older adults. Occupational Therapy with Older Adults: Strategies for the OTA, 5th Edition is the only comprehensive book on occupational therapy with older adults designed specifically for the occupational therapy assistant. It provides in-depth coverage of each aspect of geriatric practice — from wellness and prevention to managing chronic conditions. Expert authors Helene Lohman, Amy Shaffer, and Patricia Watford offer an unmatched discussion of diverse populations and the latest on geriatric policies and procedures in this fast-growing area of practice. - UNIQUE! Focused coverage emphasizes the importance of the role of an OTA in providing care for older adults. - UNIQUE! Coverage of diverse populations, including cultural and gender diversity, prepares OTAs to work with older adults using cultural sensitivity. - UNIQUE! Critical topic discussions examine concepts such as telehealth, wellness, and health literacy. - Interdisciplinary approach highlights the importance of collaboration between the OT and the OTA, specifically demonstrating how an OTA should work with an OT in caring for older adults. - Case studies at the end of chapters help to prepare for situations encountered in practice. - NEW! An ebook version is included with print purchase and allows access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. - NEW! Evidence Nuggets sections highlight the latest research to inform practice. - NEW! Tech Talk feature in many chapters examines the latest technology resources. - Revised content throughout provides the most current information needed to be an effective practitioner. - Updated references ensure the content is current and applicable for today's practice.
Remington and Klein's Infectious Diseases of the Fetus and Newborn Infant,E-Book
by Yvonne A. Maldonado Victor Nizet Elizabeth D. Barnett Kathryn M. Edwards Richard Malley Jack S. Remington Jerome O. Klein**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 in Infectious Disease**A must-have reference for all clinicians who need comprehensive, in-depth advice and recommendations in this complex field, Remington and Klein's Infectious Diseases of the Fetus and Newborn Infant, 9th Edition, provides expert coverage from the world's leading authorities in immunology and infectious diseases. It offers the most up-to-date and complete guidance on infections found in utero, during delivery, and in the neonatal period in both premature and term infants—indispensable information for all clinicians who are involved in the care and well-being of these vulnerable patient populations. Three new associate editors and many new contributing authors bring new insight and a fresh perspective throughout the text. - Provides a detailed summation of existing information on fetal and neonatal infections, ideal for all clinicians who encounter infections for which they need additional background and guidance on the best approach. - Helps you form a definitive diagnosis and create optimal treatment plans using evidence-based recommendations and expert guidance from world authorities. - Contains two new chapters on SARS-CoV-2 and Zika, plus thorough updates throughout the volume that incorporate new knowledge and current practice in this fast-changing field. - Reorganizes existing chapters to provide more in-depth discussions on bacterial sepsis, meningitis, pneumocystis, and less common fungal infections. - Covers all recent major advances in both biology and medicine that have contributed greatly to our understanding of infections that affect the fetus and newborn. - Gives special attention to the prevention and treatment of diseases found in developing countries as well as the latest findings about new antimicrobial agents, Gram-negative infections and their management, and recommendations for immunizations in pregnancy. - Uses a consistent, reader-friendly format that features a full-color design with hundreds of illustrations, photographs, diagrams radiographic images, and drawings. - Includes sequelae of infections that affect older children and adults; infection in the adult is described whenever pertinent to recognition of infection during pregnancy, which may affect the developing fetus and newborn infant. - Any additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.
Cardiovascular Intervention E-Book: A Companion to Braunwald's Heart Disease (Companion to Braunwald's Heart Disease)
by Deepak L. BhattPart of the renowned Braunwald family of references, Cardiovascular Intervention: A Companion to Braunwald's Heart Disease provides today's clinicians with clear, authoritative guidance on every aspect of catheterization of the heart and vasculature and the latest imaging technologies. This practical reference on interventional cardiology is organized from a procedural perspective, with chapters focused exclusively on how to manage complex cardiovascular disease. Now fully updated from cover to cover, the 2nd Edition offers authoritative and current point-of-care coverage of this highly complex, technology-driven specialty—an ideal resource for practitioners at all levels of experience. - Offers concise, focused coverage of all aspects of managing interventional cardiology patients, highlighting cautions, procedural nuances and tips, and outcomes. - Covers all the newest catheterization techniques and equipment, including new-generation stents, mechanical support devices, imaging technology, and closure devices. - Offers complete coverage of structural heart disease and new developments in heart valve disease, including TAVI and mitral valve procedures. - Provides updates on the latest procedures, devices, and clinical guidelines for evidence-based practice. - Uses a clear, easy-to-follow organization with separate sections on coronary artery interventions, peripheral artery interventions, cerebrovascular interventions, venous interventions, structural heart interventions, and congenital heart disease. - Features more than 506 high-quality illustrations and access to 176 procedural videos. - Any additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.
Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians - E-Book: Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians - E-Book
by Kathy Moscou Karen SnipeBuild a solid foundation in pharmacology with this all-in-one resource! Combining a comprehensive textbook with workbook exercises, Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians, 4th Edition helps you understand the principles of pharmacology and apply them to the daily activities and challenges seen in the practice setting. Full-color photos and illustrations make it easier to master concepts, and an in-depth review designed specifically for pharmacy technicians meets the requirements of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) for anatomy and physiology and pharmacology. Written by a pharmacist and a pharmacy technician, Kathy Moscou and Karen Snipe — each with extensive experience in the field — this book helps you master the expanding role of the pharmacy technician and launch a successful and rewarding career in Pharmacy Technology. - Comprehensive coverage aligns with advanced-level ASHP competencies for accreditation and prepares you for certification. - Practical Pharm Tech features include Tech Alerts highlighting drug look-alike and sound-alike issues, Tech Notes with need-to-know information on safe drug dispensing, and Technician's Corner critical thinking exercises. - Coverage of A&P and medical terminology is included within each body system unit. - Quick-reference, mini drug monographs are included within each body system and drug classification chapter, and include pill photos along with generic and trade names, strength of medication, route of administration, dosage form, dosing schedule, and warning labels. - Learning features in each chapter include learning objectives, key terms, key points, and review questions. - Exam preparation includes two 120-question online practice exams in addition to board-style review questions. - Summary drug tables provide generic/brand name, drug strengths and dosage forms, usual dose and dosing schedule, and warning labels for at-a-glance access to important information. - NEW! Updated drug information ensures you are familiar with the latest drug approvals and the latest dosage and prescription guidelines. - NEW! Coverage of changes in pharmacology includes the newest pharmaceutical laws, handling and dispensing of controlled substances, COVID-19 developments, and advances in vaccines. - NEW! Integrated workbook exercises by chapter provide vocabulary practice, review questions, and case studies in the text as well as critical thinking and research activities online.
Oral Pathology - E-Book: A Comprehensive Atlas And Text
by Sook-Bin WooThe field of oral pathology is challenging for even the most highly trained pathologists. Comprehensive and richly illustrated, Oral Pathology, 3rd Edition, covers the full histologic range of presentation of oral disease, serving as a handy bench manual for the practicing pathologist signing out cases in the oral mucosa, salivary glands, and jawbones. Dr. Sook-Bin Woo, board certified in both oral pathology and oral medicine, draws on her extensive clinical experience to help you achieve diagnostic certainty for even the most complex lesions. - Features 1,600 high-quality, full-color illustrations that capture the characteristic presentation of all types of neoplastic, dysplastic, and benign mucosal disease. - Provides the information you need to understand the clinical implications of the disease as it relates to prognosis and treatment. - Contains extensive details of pathologic features, with descriptions of the macroscopic features, microscopic findings, and as needed, ancillary studies. - Incorporates the latest TNM staging and WHO classification systems, as well as new diagnostic biomarkers and their utility in differential diagnosis, newly described variants, and new histologic entities. - Includes relevant data from ancillary techniques (cytogenetics and molecular genetics), giving you the necessary tools required to master the latest breakthroughs in diagnostic technology. - Provides you with all of the necessary diagnostic tools to make a complete and accurate pathologic report, including clinicopathologic background throughout.
Concept-Based Clinical Nursing Skills - E-Book: Fundamental to Advanced Competencies
by Loren Nell Melton Stein Connie J Hollen**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 in Fundamentals** Concept-Based Clinical Nursing Skills: Fundamental to Advanced Competencies, 2nd Edition covers more than 250 nursing skills in an innovative concept-based format. Unlike any other text, Stein and Hollen incorporate an overarching framework of seven critical concepts — accuracy, person-centered care, infection control, safety, communication, evaluation, and health maintenance — to drive home the importance of these key themes in performing nursing skills and developing nursing competencies. Every chapter includes a detailed case study with a concept map to help you apply your knowledge to clinical situations involving nursing skills. The nursing process is seamlessly integrated within the skills, and Next-Generation NCLEX® question types strengthen your critical thinking and clinical judgment skills. This fully referenced text identifies and applies credible researched-based knowledge that comprises the knowledge for nursing practice.
Alien Clay: A mind-bending journey into the unknown from this acclaimed Arthur C. Clarke Award winner
by Adrian TchaikovskyAlien Clay is a thrilling far-future adventure by acclaimed Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author Adrian Tchaikovsky.‘Unputdownable’ – Stephen Baxter, author of ProximaThey travelled into the unknown and left themselves behind . . . Professor Arton Daghdev has always wanted to study alien life in person. But when his political activism sees him exiled to the planet Kiln, condemned to work under an unfamiliar sky until he dies, his idealistic wish becomes a terrible reality.Kiln boasts a ravenous, chaotic ecosystem. Its monstrous alien life means Arton will risk death on a daily basis – if the camp’s oppressive regime doesn’t kill him first. But, if he survives, Kiln’s lost civilization holds a wondrous, terrible secret. It will redefine life and intelligence as he knows it – and might just set him free.‘A warning for a future we don’t want . . . Highly recommended’ – Tade Thompson‘An excellent story told with Adrian’s trademark skill and flair’ – James Oswald‘An intriguing puzzle with plenty of thrills’ – The Guardian
Foundations of Nursing - E-Book
by Kim Cooper Kelly Gosnell- NEW! Next Generation NCLEX® case studies and new format questions help you prepare for success on the NCLEX-PN® examination. - NEW! Discussion of the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model helps you develop the skills needed to plan effective nursing interventions. - NEW! Updated Asepsis and Infection Control chapter prepares you for today's healthcare environment. - NEW! Updated photos and illustrations show nursing techniques, procedures, and patient care.
The Ophthalmic Assistant E-Book: A Text for Allied and Associated Ophthalmic Personnel
by Harold A. Stein Raymond M. Stein Melvin I. Freeman Rebecca SteinCovering all the knowledge and skills needed for everyday duties as well as success on certification and recertification exams, The Ophthalmic Assistant, 11th Edition, is an essential resource for allied health personnel working in ophthalmology, optometry, opticianry, and other eye care settings. Drs. Harold A. Stein, Raymond M. Stein, and Melvin I. Freeman are joined by new editor Dr. Rebecca Stein and several new contributing authors who provide practical, up-to-date guidance on ocular diseases, surgical procedures, medications, and equipment, as well as paramedical procedures and office management for today's practice. This outstanding reference and review tool provides essential knowledge and guidance for ophthalmic assistants, technicians, and technologists as critical members of the eye care team. - Keeps you up to date with coverage of key topics such as topography-guided PRK, cataract surgery with multifocal IOLs to treat presbyopia, and OCT and OCTA, as well as the latest information on basic science, new testing procedures and equipment, and two new chapters on refractive surgery and eye banking. - Provides full-color visual guidance for identification of ophthalmic disorders, explanations of difficult concepts, and depictions of the newest equipment used in ophthalmology and optometry—more than 1,000 images in all. - Features more than 400 interactive multiple-choice review questions that test your knowledge and understanding of key concepts. - Includes a bonus color-image atlas that tests your clinical recognition of disease and disorders of the eye. - Contains convenient quick-reference appendices with hospital/practice forms for more efficient patient record keeping, conversion tables, and numerous language translations, plus information on ocular emergencies, pharmaceuticals, and more. - Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
Ackley & Ladwig's Guide to Nursing Diagnosis, E-Book: Ackley & Ladwig's Guide to Nursing Diagnosis, E-Book
by Marina Reyna Martinez-Kratz Mary Beth Flynn Makic**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 in Diagnosis/Assessment** Use this pocket-sized guide to make nursing diagnoses and formulate care plans! Ackley and Ladwig's Guide to Nursing Diagnosis, 7th Edition provides quick access to more than 1300 specific client symptoms and a logical, step-by-step guide to care planning. A condensed version of Ackley and Ladwig's Nursing Diagnosis Handbook, this guide is updated with the 2021-2023 NANDA-I® approved nursing diagnoses. Care plans are suggested for each diagnosis, including interventions, desired outcomes, and patient teaching. From nursing educators Marina Reyna Martinez-Kratz and Mary Beth Flynn Makic, this reference is ideal for use in in class, clinicals, or at the bedside! - Section I: Guide to Nursing Diagnoses includes an alphabetical listing of client symptoms, client problems, medical diagnoses, psychosocial diagnoses, and clinical states, along with suggested 2021-2023 NANDA-I® approved nursing diagnoses, allowing you to evaluate and select an appropriate diagnosis for the client. - Section II: Guide to Planning Care includes care plans for all 2021-2023 NANDA-I approved nursing diagnoses, including evidence-based, independent, collaborative, geriatric, pediatric, home care, and culturally competent interventions, as well as client/family teaching and discharge planning. - Pocket-size portability makes this book easy to carry and use in in class, clinicals, or at the bedside. - Alphabetical thumb tabs provide quick access to specific symptoms and nursing diagnoses. - Index of NANDA-I Diagnoses is included on the inside front and back covers. - NEW and UNIQUE! 2021-2023 NANDA-I® approved nursing diagnoses are updated with new and revised diagnoses. - NEW! Updated nursing diagnoses include class and domain information consistent with the current NANDA-I.
AACN Procedure Manual for Progressive and Critical Care - E-Book
by Karen L. Johnson**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Critical Care** Edited by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses and written by more than 100 critical care experts under the direction of Karen L. Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN, this definitive reference represents the gold standard of care for procedures performed in progressive and critical care settings. It guides you through procedures common to the adult critical care environment, including those performed by advanced practice nurses, in an illustrated, step-by-step format. This edition — now in in full color — features new procedures, new and updated illustrations, and updated content throughout, reflecting the latest evidence-based guidelines and national and international protocols. Quick-reference tabs make it easier than ever to locate content quickly. This new edition integrates key AACN initiatives, such as Practice Alerts, and coordinates closely with the AACN Core Curriculum for Progressive and Critical Care Nursing, 8th Edition. Chapter-specific quick-links employ QR codes for instant access to high-quality online references. - Edited by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, written by more than 100 expert critical care clinicians under the direction of Karen L. Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN, and extensively reviewed by more than 100 additional critical care experts to ensure the accuracy and currency. - Comprehensive coverage includes all procedures commonly performed in progressive and critical care settings, including those performed by advanced practice nurses (indicated by an AP icon). - Straightforward, step-by-step organization uses consistent headings to make following a procedure (and finding the various supporting elements) quick and easy, with bulleted lists, tables, and detailed illustrations throughout to ensure that content is easy to reference and follow. - Rationales for all interventions in patient and family education, assessment, patient preparation, procedure, and monitoring help students understand the rationale for every step, and a level of evidence is provided when a research base exists to substantiate an intervention, giving insight into the strength of recommendations. - NEW! Additional procedures, new and updated illustrations, and updated content throughout reflect the latest evidence-based guidelines and national and international protocols. - NEW! Full-color design with color reference tabs enhances navigation, plus full-color illustrations reinforce understanding. - UPDATED! Key AACN initiatives, such as Practice Alerts, are integrated throughout, and content coordinates with the AACN Core Curriculum for Progressive and Critical Care Nursing, 8th Edition. - NEW! Chapter-specific quick-links via QR codes provide quick access to online references, which have been updated and limited to the highest-value sources.
Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants - E-Book: Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants - E-Book
by Kathy Bonewit-WestMaster the foundational concepts and skills necessary to become a successful clinical medical assistant! Written using clear and accessible language, Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants, 11th Edition, guides you through essential medical assisting clinical procedures such as taking vital signs; collecting, processing, and testing laboratory specimens; preparing patients for examinations and procedures; administering medications; and assisting with office surgeries. This edition is thoroughly updated throughout to align with 2022 medical assisting competencies and includes a new art program, plus updated coverage of the medical record, nutritional guidelines, OSHA standards for infection control and prevention, emergency preparedness, and the latest medical assisting clinical guidelines. More than 90 procedures help you learn key medical assisting skills, with step-by-step instructions and clear illustrations. Learning features throughout focus on case-based critical thinking, patient education, legal issues, practice tips, and documentation exercises, and a full complement of online resources provides practice for classroom and board exams, EHR documentation exercises, video procedures with evaluation questions, and a variety of interactive exercises to reinforce comprehension and content mastery. This thorough text ensures you have the clinical skills needed to succeed in today's fast-paced medical office. - Consistent, meticulous coverage ensures alignment of all content throughout the text, on the Evolve companion website, and in the study guide. - More than 90 illustrated procedures offer step-by-step guidance with many featuring accompanying online videos. - Learning features focus on case-based critical thinking, patient education, legal issues, practice tips, and documentation examples. - Student resources on Evolve include video procedures with evaluation quizzes, case-based quizzes, SimChart® for the Medical Office documentation exercises, sample certification exams, practicum activities, and interactive activities. - NEW! 2022 medical assisting competencies throughout represent the latest educational standards approved by CAAHEP and ABHES. - NEW! Updated content and skills address electronic prescribing of medications, computer-generated laboratory results and reports, nutritional guidelines, OSHA standards for infection control and prevention, emergency preparedness, and the latest clinical guidelines. - NEW! Art program features more than 200 new illustrations for procedures, equipment, and supplies used in the modern medical office.
Study Guide for Pharmacology and the Nursing Process E-Book
by Linda Lane Lilley Julie S. Snyder Shelly Rainforth Collins- NEW! Expanded NCLEX® focus includes one to two additional NCLEX examination-style questions for each chapter, including additional alternate item format types. - NEW! Updated review questions reflect the updated content in the 10th edition of the Lilley textbook.
Fordney's Medical Insurance and Billing - E-Book
by Linda M. Smith- NEW! Insights From The Field includes short interviews with insurance billing specialists who have experience in the field, providing a snapshot of their career paths and offering advice to the new student. - NEW! Scenario boxes help you apply concepts to real-world situations. - NEW! Quick Review sections summarize chapter content and also include review questions. - NEW! Discussion Points provide the opportunity for students and instructors to participate in interesting and open dialogues related to the chapter's content. - NEW! Expanded Health Care Facility Billing chapters are revised to provide the latest information impacting the insurance billing specialist working in a variety of healthcare facility settings.
Kinn's The Medical Assistant - E-Book: Kinn's The Medical Assistant - E-Book
by Brigitte Niedzwiecki Julie Pepper**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 in Medical Assisting** More than any other product on the market, the most successful Medical Assistants begin their careers with Kinn. Known for more than 65 years for its alignment with national curriculum standards, Kinn's The Medical Assistant: An Applied Learning Approach, 15th Edition teaches the real-world administrative and clinical skills essential for a career in the modern medical office — always with a focus on helping you apply what you've learned. This edition features a new unit on advanced clinical skills and expanded content on telemedicine, infection control related to COVID-19, IV therapy, radiology, rehabilitation, insurance, coding, privacy, data security, and much more. With its approachable writing style appropriate for all levels of learners and a full continuum of separately sold adaptive solutions, real-world simulations, EHR documentation experience, and HESI remediation and assessment, quickly master the leading skills to prepare for certification and a successful career in the dynamic and growing Medical Assisting profession! - Comprehensive coverage of all administrative and clinical procedures complies with accreditation requirements. - Step-by-step, illustrated procedures include rationales and a focus on professionalism. - Electronic health record (EHR) coverage provides access to hands-on activities using SimChart® for the Medical Office (sold separately). - Applied learning approach incorporates threaded case scenarios and critical thinking applications. - Patient education and legal and ethical features at the end of each chapter reinforce legal and communications implications within Medical Assisting practice. - Key vocabulary terms and definitions are presented at the beginning of each chapter, highlighted in text discussions, and summarized in a glossary for quick reference. - NEW! Content aligns to 2022 Medical Assisting educational competencies. - NEW! Advanced Clinical Skills unit features three new chapters on IV therapy, radiology basics, and radiology positioning to support expanded medical assisting functions. - NEW! Coverage of telemedicine, enhanced infection control related to COVID-19, and catheterization. - NEW! Procedures address IV therapy, limited-scope radiography, applying a sling, and coaching for stool collection. - UPDATED! Coverage of administrative functions includes insurance, coding, privacy, data security, and more. - UPDATED! Online practice exam for the Certified Medical Assistant matches 2021 test updates. - EXPANDED! Information on physical medicine and rehabilitation. - EXPANDED! Content on specimen collection, including wound swab, nasal, and nasopharyngeal specimen collections.
Netter's Pediatrics E-Book: Netter's Pediatrics E-Book (Netter Clinical Science)
by Rebecca Tenney Soeiro Erin Pete Devon Anna K. Weiss Pamela Mazzeo︎ Jonathan R. Pletcher︎ Terri Brown-Whitehorn︎ Katie K. Lockwood︎ Matthew Elias︎ Audrey Jacqueline Chan︎ Craig A. Alter︎ Melissa Kennedy︎ Sanmati Rao Cuddapah︎ Michelle Dunn︎ Char Witmer︎ Julianne E. Burns︎ Joanna Parga-Belinke︎ Benjamin L. Laskin︎ Jennifer L. McGuire︎ Jennifer Robbins Lisa Wray︎ Pelton A. Phinizy︎ Pamela F. WeissBoth an ideal learning tool for students and a superb resource for patient education, Netter's Pediatrics, 2nd Edition, is a rich visual aid featuring more than 500 images by Drs. Frank H. Netter, Carlos Machado, and others working in the classic Netter style. The uniquely aesthetic and accurate artwork is accompanied by up-to-date text contributed primarily by physicians at the prestigious Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, all designed to work together to help you diagnose and care for children with common clinical conditions. New chapters, new features, and new online access makes this pediatrics resource a must-have for pediatric rotations, when studying for exams, or when preparing for patient consultations. - Offers at-a-glance information for a quick overview of common pediatric issues—from nutrition, allergy, infectious disease, and adolescent medicine to cancer and heart disease. - Depicts key details for each condition with 500 detailed, crystal-clear images provided by Dr. Frank H. Netter, Dr. Carlos Machado, and others working in the Netter tradition. - Features new clinical vignettes at the start of each chapter. - Includes numerous new chapters including transgender health, feeding and nutrition, device and technology management, endocrine dysnatremias, syndromic intellectual disability, and mitochondrial disorders. - Provides access to more than 20 printable patient education brochures online.
Pharmacology E-Book: A Patient-Centered Nursing Process Approach
by Linda E. McCuistion Kathleen Vuljoin DiMaggio Mary B. Winton Jennifer J. Yeager**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 in Pharmacology** Gain a solid understanding of pharmacology and make it a part of patient-centered nursing care! Pharmacology: A Patient-Centered Nursing Process Approach, 11th Edition makes it easy to learn the principles of pharmacology and drug dosage calculation. A clear guide to pharmacotherapy and safe drug administration, this book uses drug prototypes to provide need-to-know information about key drugs, including dosage, side effects, interactions, and more. Nursing Process summaries enhance your skills in clinical judgment and patient care. Written by a team of nursing experts led by Linda McCuistion, this text provides the pharmacology knowledge you need to succeed on the NCLEX® and as a professional nurse. - UNIQUE! Prototype Drug charts provide easy access to key information for representative drugs, including dosages, side effects, interactions, contraindications, pharmacokinetics, and more. - UNIQUE! Extensive Drug Calculations chapter features a math review as well as step-by-step instructions for frequently used methods of dosage calculation. - UNIQUE! Nursing Process summaries highlight important nursing considerations related to drug therapy and emphasize patient teaching, patient safety, and relevant cultural content. - Critical Thinking case studies challenge you to apply your knowledge and analytical skills to realistic patient scenarios, and include answer guidelines on Evolve. - Learning features include chapter outlines and objectives, review questions, and learning resources on the Evolve website. - Application-level NCLEX® study questions include at least one alternate-style question per chapter, preparing you for the growing pharmacology coverage on the NCLEX Examination. - Safety and Quality chapter discusses medication errors, specific nursing measures to promote safety, National Patient Safety Goals, and other safety issues and concerns. - Prioritization coverage helps you learn to prioritize nursing care by listing nursing interventions in the order of priority, and a smaller font size differentiates between need-to-know and nice-to-know content. - NEW! Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN) examination-style case studies familiarize you to the way that content will be tested in the new NGN exam. - NEW! Updated and clinically relevant drug content includes the latest drugs and drug therapies, and removes drugs no longer being used. - NEW! Updated Nursing Process summary boxes in each chapter include the Clinical Judgment Model steps along with the nursing process.
Respiratory Care Anatomy and Physiology E-Book: Foundations for Clinical Practice
by Will Beachey**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 in Respiratory Therapy** Gain the solid foundation in A&P that you need to provide effective respiratory care! Respiratory Care Anatomy and Physiology, 5th Edition provides an in-depth understanding of the physiology and pathophysiology of the lungs, heart, vascular system, and kidneys. It connects theory with practice, showing how physiological principles guide the selection and use of diagnostic, therapeutic, and monitoring procedures. New to this edition are clinical scenarios for issues such as vaping and the addiction pathway. Written by noted educator Will Beachey, this book uses a body systems approach and a unique clinical focus to help you think like a clinician and succeed as a respiratory care professional. - Clinical Focus boxes relate the material to real-life situations in health care, showing the practical importance of understanding physiological concepts. - Concept Questions stimulate critical thinking in a clinical context with open-ended, self-assessment questions. - Chapter outlines, learning objectives, key terms, and bulleted Points to Remember highlight the most important concepts and ideas in each chapter. - Appendixes make it easy to locate symbols and abbreviations, units of measurement, equation derivations, and a Dubois body surface area chart. - NEW! Clinical Focus scenarios are all revised and updated, and new scenarios are added on topics including the effects of electronic nicotine devices (vaping) on the lung, the addiction pathway and the counseling role of the respiratory therapist, pulse CO oximeter use at the bedside, non-invasive assessment of the oxygenation deficit (A-a O2 difference), early prone positioning of the non-intubated patient with COVID-19, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). - NEW! Updated Physiological Basis for Oxygenation and Mechanical Ventilation Strategies chapter covers pathophysiology and supportive care of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) ARDS and the concepts of stress, strain, driving pressure, and the mechanical power of ventilation as they relate to the prevention of ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI). - NEW! Updated GINA 2020 asthma guidelines address the use of a long-acting beta agonist (LABA)-inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) combination in emergency rescue situations. - NEW! Updated coverage of phrenic nerve stimulation examines the obtaining of transdiaphragmatic twitch pressure (Pditw) in the assessment of ventilatory fatigue.
Chapman & Nakielny's Guide to Radiological Procedures E-Book: Chapman & Nakielny's Guide to Radiological Procedures E-Book
by Ravivarma Balasubramaniam Nick WatsonChapman & Nakielny's Guide to Radiological Procedures provides a complete guide to all the imaging procedures and techniques that radiology trainees and advanced practice radiographers might be expected to undertake as part of their routine clinical practice. The eighth edition has been fully updated to reflect the continually changing skills, imaging practices and technology that radiology trainees must navigate every day. It clearly describes the optimal imaging methods and intervention techniques required for different clinical scenarios, with information on methods, indications, equipment, patient preparation, technique, aftercare, complications and further reading for each. Along with its sister book, Chapman & Nakielny's Guide to Radiological Diagnosis, this Guide is the most comprehensive text available for trainees to develop the essential skills they need in this fast moving and highly sought after field. - Comprehensive and well-referenced – suitable for trainees in modern Radiology Departments - Fully reviewed and updated throughout to incorporate latest techniques, clinical practice developments and key recent national and international guidelines - Standard headings and sections divided by anatomical regions make the book easy to navigate - Easy explanations – a perfect study aid for FRCR and similar examinations - Detailed description of diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures relevant to daily clinical practice - New chapter on Paediatric Radiology
Laboratory Manual for Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians - E-Book: Laboratory Manual for Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians - E-Book
by Thomas P. Colville Joanna M. BassertLearn to apply your A&P learning in the lab setting with the Laboratory Manual for Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians, 4th Edition. This practical laboratory resource features a variety of activities, such as terminology exercises, illustration identification and labelling, case presentations, and more to help reinforce your understanding of veterinary anatomy and physiology. The laboratory manual also features vivid illustrations, lists of terms and structures to be identified, and step-by-step dissection guides to walk you through the dissection process. - Clinically oriented learning exercises introduce you to the language of anatomy and physiology as you identify structures and learn concepts. - Clear, step-by-step dissection instructions for complex organs such as the heart familiarize you with the dissection process in a very visual, easy-to-understand format. - Learning objectives, the clinical significance of the content, and lists of terms and structures to be identified appear at the beginning of each chapter. - Review activities and study exercises are included in every chapter to reinforce important information. - High-quality, full-color illustrations provide a solid understanding of the details of anatomic structure.
Miller's Basics of Anesthesia
by Manuel C. PardoLong regarded as the undisputed leading text of its kind, Miller's Basics of Anesthesia provides comprehensive yet concise coverage of both basic science and clinical topics in anesthesiology. Under the experienced editorial leadership of Dr. Manuel C. Pardo, Jr., the 8th Edition has been meticulously updated to reflect the latest advances in practice and important aspects of contemporary anesthesia care, including pathophysiology, pharmacology, regional anesthesia, anesthetic management, and special problems and patient groups. It remains the first learning resource of choice for anesthesia providers, including anesthesia residents and fellows, medical students, and student registered nurse anesthetists, and is also a valuable review tool for practitioners undergoing maintenance of certification or recertification. - Features a reader-friendly format with color-coded section tabs, easy-to-read chapters, and a concise writing style, along with color patterns in every chapter for quick navigation. - Contains new chapters on Clinician Well-Being, Perioperative Point-of-Care Ultrasound, Environmental Impact of Anesthetics, and Perioperative Medicine. - Covers key topics such as anesthesia neurotoxicity, palliative care, sleep medicine, trauma, and much more. - Includes high-quality images that offer a detailed visual understanding of complex topics, while numerous figures and tables condense material for easier retention and review. - Shares the knowledge and experience of renowned anesthesia expert Dr. Manuel C. Pardo, Jr. and a team of more than 80 global contributing authors. - Serves both as an initial learning resource and a useful tool for solidifying the essential "must know" information and reviewing core knowledge for maintenance of certification. - Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
Study Guide for Maternal-Child Nursing - E-Book
by Emily Slone McKinney Sharon Smith Murray- NEW! Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN) examination-style case studies familiarize students to the way that content will be tested in the new NGN exam. - NEW! Revised review questions reflect the updated content in Maternal-Child Nursing, 6th Edition and allow students to quickly check their knowledge and understanding of the material in each chapter of the text.