Mosby’s Pocket Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health, 7th Edition is your portable, quick-access reference to help you make sense of the complex world of health care. It features over 35,700 authoritative definitions (including approximately 300 all-new definitions) of diseases, procedures, equipment, drugs, and more, along with pronunciations, etymologies, and a Spanish/English appendix. If you want the most reliable health science information literally right at your fingertips, then look no further than this bestselling pocket dictionary. Emphasis on nursing and health science terminology support health science students and practicing professionals. Small size makes dictionary easy to transport. Over 35,700 definitions provides students and health professionals with necessary information. Alphabetized screened thumb tabs save you time finding terms. British spellings help users recognize alternate spellings. Included etymologies build professional vocabulary and understanding of medical terminology. Newly revised definitions make this a cohesive and portal reference. 300 new definitions added for the latest terms in health care, drugs and medical and nursing terminology.
It includes Mosby's Pocket Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions 6th edition text and an electronic version of the textbook that allows students to search, highlight information, take notes, share notes and more.
"Reflecting the latest developments in health care, drugs, and medical terminology, this practical reference includes more than 56,000 authoritative definitions along with 2450 color photographs and line drawings.
NEW! Editor Marie O’Toole, EdD, RN, FAAN lends her expertise to this new edition, reviewing and revising all definitions and assembling a team of leading consultants and contributors.
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This book was developed to provide a single source of authoritative, up-to-date information concerning health and health care terminology.
Containing a wealth of useful information in a convenient pocket-sized format, this is an essential resource for everyone involved in nursing and health care.
The latest edition of this authoritative paperback has been thoroughly revised and updated to meet the needs of nurses and health care workers in a variety of clinical settings.
Child 5–11 yr: 10 mg PO bid on empty stomach. ADV EFF Headache, Churg-Strauss syndrome, dizziness, n/v/d INTERACTIONS Calcium channel blockers, corticosteroids, cyclosporine, erythromycin, theophylline, warfarin NC/PT.
"A concise guide to the essential language of medicine. More than 35,000 entries. Pronunciations provided for all entries. Covers brand names and generic equivalents of common drugs."
4 E (From Weinstein WM, Hawkey CJ, Bosch J: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, St. Louis, 2005, Mosby.) 1. The arrows in this image show abnormal, precancerous, neoplastic lesions in the colon. They are: a. polyps b. fibroids c.