Medical Abbreviations & Acronyms (Speedy Study Guides)


Book Description

Exams can be very difficult in the field of medicine. Having a study guide pamphlet can really help when studying medical abbreviations. This pamphlet make its much easier for the student to study at any time or place. This helps because if the material is easily accessible, the student will review it more times a day than the average student. Abbreviations are learned easier because they are viewed more frequently. The more times the student sees the study guide, the more likely they are to remember it during an exam. This is the most convenient method to learn medical abbreviations.




Medical Abbreviations Il (Speedy Study Guides)


Book Description

Medical abbreviations are shortened versions of medical and pharmaceutical terms used by physicians and her individuals in the medical industry. Such abbreviations are needed as the hectic day to day task of keeping track with the care of multiple patients requires specific note taking and record keeping. Additionally, countless prescription drugs are used for the treatment of many patients and abbreviations assist in the efficient recording and communication of the patient's required course of treatment.




Nursing Terminology Speedy Study Guides


Book Description

Nursing is about providing services essential to the maintenance and restoration of health by attending the needs of an ailing individual. Nursing Terminology deals with the idiom / phrases used by nurses in the medical field. This pamphlet provides these terms and their meanings for those who may be studying the field in a concise basis.




Essential Medical Terminology


Book Description

This book will be a valuable resource for nurses and other healthcare professionals who deal with Spanish speaking patients. It is a guide that contains the key and most frequently used healthcare terms. It will also be useful for Spanish speaking nurses who want to have a better communication while interacting with English speaking healthcare professionals.




Dictionary of Medical Acronyms and Abbreviations


Book Description

The entries in this new edition reflect new material in burgeoning fields such as medical informatics, computers in biomedicine, molecular biology and medicine, cardiology, outcomes research, and evidence based medicine.




Medical Acronyms & Abbreviations


Book Description

Some 6,000 entries, listed alphabetically, along with the complete term or terms they represent. Encompasses all medical/surgical specialities. 4x7". Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR




Dorland's Dictionary of Medical Acronyms and Abbreviations


Book Description

Medical acronyms and abbreviations offer convenience, but those countless shortcuts can often be confusing. Now a part of the popular Dorland's suite of products, this reference features thousands of terms from across various medical specialties. Its alphabetical arrangement makes for quick reference, and expanded coverage of symbols ensures they are easier to find. Effective communication plays an important role in all medical settings, so turn to this trusted volume for nearly any medical abbreviation you might encounter. - Symbols section makes it easier to locate unusual or seldom-used symbols. - Convenient alphabetical format allows you to find the entry you need more intuitively. - More than 90,000 entries and definitions. - Many new and updated entries including terminology in expanding specialties, such as Nursing; Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapies; Transcription and Coding; Computer and Technical Fields. - New section on abbreviations to avoid, including Joint Commission abbreviations that are not to be used. - Incorporates updates suggested by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP).




Veterinary Terminology and Abbreviations


Book Description

Every term you should ever need as a veterinarian or as an assistant is in this one 6 page laminated guide. Author and veterinarian Dr. Chris Pinney ensured this tool will support students and professionals alike with a quick reference that will beat any other, offering such broad coverage while being easy to carry, store, and reference at a moment's notice. The durability can survive years of Vet school as well as heavy office use by staff at a price that cannot be beat. Pair this with Dr. Pinney's Veterinary Assistant QuickStudy guide for even more coverage to make the grades or support office staff. 6 page laminated guide includes: Introduction to Abbreviations, Acronyms & Words Used in Veterinary Medicine Definitions Medicine Administration Weights/Measurements Formulations Administration Directions Routes Designations & Organizations Professional Designations Agencies/Organizations Patient Assessment, Diagnostics & Disease Patient Assessment Diagnostic Testing Infectious Disease Terminology Sets Directional Terms Numerical Values Surgical Procedures The Animal Body Plane: An Imaginary Flat Surface Position: a reference point for location or direction Body Systems: Terminology Cardiovascular System Endocrine System Gastrointestinal System Hemolymphatic & Immune System Integumentary System Musculoskeletal System Nervous System Reproductive System Respiratory System Special Senses (Eye/Ear) Urinary System Body Systems: Abbreviations & Acronyms Body System: Terms, Definitions & Words NOTE: To offer this much information in this small space for this value, text size can be small but no smaller than default smart phone sized text. For those with poor vision, up-to-date prescription glasses or contacts may be necessary.




Pocket Guide to Diagnostic Tests, Sixth Edition


Book Description

A quick reference guide to the selection and interpretation of more than 450 commonly used diagnostic tests COVERS: Basic principles of diagnostic testing, common blood, urine and cerebrospinal fluid laboratory tests, therapeutic drug monitoring, microbiologic test selection and interpretation and diagnostic imaging tests by body system , electrocardiography, and differential diagnosis tables & algorithms Tests used in internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery, neurology and obstetrics and gynecology INCLUDES: Costs and risks of diagnostic tests Evidence-based information Diseases associated with abnormal test results, including test sensitivities Full literature citations with PubMed (PMID) numbers included for each reference More than 24 NEW clinical laboratory test entries, 6 NEW differential diagnosis tables 5 NEW diagnostic algorithms NEW sections on point-of-care testing, provider-performed microscopy, pharmacogenetic testing, and diagnostic echocardiography




Anatomy Terminology Reference Guide


Book Description

"The guide's easy-to-use format includes sections on each area of the human body and its accompanying terms; every word list is alphabetized so that users can find what they need quickly. Additionally, the guide is a great companion to our Anatomy QuickStudy® guide."--Publisher