Mosby's Medical Dictionary - Trade Version
6th Edition
Published on 12. November 2001
Book
Hardback
1868 pages
978-0-323-01429-8 (ISBN)
Description
The New Edition of this best-selling dictionary offers maximum definition! Meticulously revised and updated to reflect all of the changes in health care today, the 6th Edition 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", Mosby's Medical Dictionary, 6th Edition offers readers easy access to the comprehensive healthcare information they need.
? Approximately 3,000 new definitions have been added, representing all areas of nursing, medicine, and allied health, with special emphasis on definitions related to alternative therapies, new drugs, allied health professions, and changing developments in health care delivery. The selection of new entries was made based on the recommendations of our consultant board of more than 100 experts representing all disciplines and specialties
? Existing entries have been reviewed for revision, and obsolete definitions have been deleted based on the recommendations of our consultant board. More than 10,000 definitions have been revised
? All nursing diagnosis entries have been updated to reflect changes in terminology and the new taxonomy approved for 2001-2002, and subheadings for defining characteristics and related factors have been added to these definitions
? Definitions have been added for all current NIC (Nursing Interventions Classifications) interventions and NOC (Nursing Outcomes Classifications) interventions
? All tables have been updated and More than 1,200 illustrations have been replaced and updated, with more than 100 new illustrations being created specially for the dictionary
? New appendixes have been added covering alternative therapies; new nutritional information; completely new or updated drug information; the manual alphabet; poison centers; key organization contact information, including Internet resources; Nursing Outcomes Classification; Nursing Interventions Classification; NANDA; and the Omaha Systems Classification
? Appendixes have been thoroughly revised, updated, and streamlined based on market research to focus on the resources of greatest value to readers
? Approximately 3,000 new definitions have been added, representing all areas of nursing, medicine, and allied health, with special emphasis on definitions related to alternative therapies, new drugs, allied health professions, and changing developments in health care delivery. The selection of new entries was made based on the recommendations of our consultant board of more than 100 experts representing all disciplines and specialties
? Existing entries have been reviewed for revision, and obsolete definitions have been deleted based on the recommendations of our consultant board. More than 10,000 definitions have been revised
? All nursing diagnosis entries have been updated to reflect changes in terminology and the new taxonomy approved for 2001-2002, and subheadings for defining characteristics and related factors have been added to these definitions
? Definitions have been added for all current NIC (Nursing Interventions Classifications) interventions and NOC (Nursing Outcomes Classifications) interventions
? All tables have been updated and More than 1,200 illustrations have been replaced and updated, with more than 100 new illustrations being created specially for the dictionary
? New appendixes have been added covering alternative therapies; new nutritional information; completely new or updated drug information; the manual alphabet; poison centers; key organization contact information, including Internet resources; Nursing Outcomes Classification; Nursing Interventions Classification; NANDA; and the Omaha Systems Classification
? Appendixes have been thoroughly revised, updated, and streamlined based on market research to focus on the resources of greatest value to readers
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Edition
6th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
St Louis
United States
Publishing group
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Weight
2380 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-323-01429-8 (9780323014298)
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Walter D. Glanze | Kenneth Anderson | Lois E. Anderson
Mosby's Medical, Nursing and Allied Health Dictionary
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Content
Color 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
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