Mosbys Manual Of Diagnostic And Laboratory Tests E Book

Author : Kathleen Deska Pagana
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323089496
Total Pages : 1202 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests written by Kathleen Deska Pagana and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-11-08 with total page 1202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This quick reference handbook offers clear, concise coverage of over 700 of the most commonly performed diagnostic and laboratory tests - including 39 new to this edition. Trusted authors, Kathleen Pagana, PhD, RN and Timothy Pagana, MD, FACS, bring together a comprehensive collection of full color designs, illustrations and photos to show exactly how various tests are performed. Related tests are grouped by chapter and presented in a consistent format to facilitate a full understanding of each type of diagnostic test. UNIQUE! Coverage of the clinical significance of test results explains why a given test result indicates specific diseases.Full-color design clarifies key concepts, procedures, and testing techniques.Related Tests sections list tests that provide similar information or are used to evaluate the same body system, disease process, or symptom. NEW! Unique front section on coding for diagnostic and laboratory tests (ICD-10) provides explanations of the coding requirements and challenges for diagnostic testing along with codes for all tests in the manual. NEW! 39 of the most current laboratory and diagnostic tests have been added to this new edition to reflect current best practices.NEW! Updated photographs and illustrations reflect the latest changes in testing equipment.

Author : Kathleen Deska Pagana
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323697046
Total Pages : 1203 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests - E-Book written by Kathleen Deska Pagana and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 1203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding and performing tests, interpreting lab results, and performing patient teaching are made easier with Mosby’s® Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests, 7th Edition. This one-stop resource provides clear, concise, and consistent coverage of the most commonly performed diagnostic and laboratory tests. Valuable in academic and clinical settings alike, it is beloved for its full-color design, user-friendly organization, and illustrations that help clarify key concepts. Updated content with new tests and images ensures you have the most current and relevant information available. Comprehensive and consistent presentation of tests follows a sequence that best simulates priorities in clinical practice. UNIQUE! Clinical Priorities boxes emphasize priorities and procedure considerations specific to understanding and performing tests. UNIQUE! Test Results and Clinical Significance sections describe the significance of the test findings and discuss the pathophysiology of the disease process and how it relates to the test result. UNIQUE! Related Tests sections list additional tests related to the main test, including tests that provide similar information, confirmatory information, and other tests used to evaluate the same organ, disease process, or symptom complex. UNIQUE! Critical Values sections indicate test values of particular significance. UNIQUE! Home Care Responsibilities boxes focus on post-test factors for consideration. UNIQUE! Icons indicate drugs that increase or decrease test values and patient teaching priorities. Age-Related Concerns boxes address pediatric and geriatric priorities. Results are provided in SI units in addition to others, when applicable. NEW! Common Reference Range section on the inside front cover provides quick access to this essential information. NEW! More than 25 new tests focus mainly on the areas of blood studies and x-ray studies. NEW! Quick Tips for Using this Manual section in the front matter helps you use this manual easily and efficiently. UNIQUE! Diagnostic Testing for Most Common Diseases section highlights the integration of medical testing as it relates to a specific disease, clinical syndrome, or medical condition. UPDATED! New images throughout the manual reflect the latest developments in the field.

Author : Kathleen Deska Pagana
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323675204
Total Pages : 1095 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mosby’s® Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference - E-Book written by Kathleen Deska Pagana and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2020-08-22 with total page 1095 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Known for its accuracy and easy-to-use format, Mosby’s Diagnostic & Laboratory Test Reference 15th Edition is your one-stop source for all the latest testing information needed in clinicals, class, and professional practice. Across the reference, tests are organized alphabetically and include vital information such as alternate or abbreviated test names, test explanation, normal and abnormal findings, possible critical values, and guidelines to patient care before, during, and after the test. This fifteenth edition also includes nine new tests as well as the latest research surrounding each test included in the reference. As with previous editions, every test entry begins on a new page and all tests are cross-referenced throughout the book to simplify lookup. And with the book’s compact size, durable cover, and practical A-to-Z thumb tabs, this market-leading reference is the ideal choice for anyone wanting quick and easy access to the very latest diagnostic and lab tests used in nursing practice today. Alphabetical organization and A-to-Z thumb tabs makes finding the right information quick and easy. Normal findings for adult, elderly, and pediatric patients are included where applicable to provide complete clinical data. Abnormal findings are highlighted with directional arrows. Possible critical values are highlighted to alert students to situations requiring immediate intervention. Drug-related interfering factors are identified with icons to alert students to the effects of pharmacologic agents on tests. User’s Guide to Test Preparation and Performance provides an overview and guidelines for each type of laboratory test and diagnostic procedure to ensure safety and accuracy. Common Reference Ranges for males and females, along with Routine Blood and Urine Testing information are located on the front endsheets for easy reference. Related tests are cross-referenced making them easy to find. Tests listed by body system and test type in an appendix enables students to quickly locate related studies. Abbreviations for tests are provided on the endsheets, and symbols and units of measurement are listed in an appendix. Streamlined format with each test entry beginning on a new page further simplifies navigation. Patient teaching-related care is identified with icons to indicate information that should be shared with patients and their families. Durable cover helps prevent the book from being damaged. NEW! Nine new test entries ensure the latest tests and procedures. New tests cover the areas of bile acids, computed tomography angiography, and marijuana. NEW! New content reflects the latest research on the diagnostic values of results, accuracy of testing, and patient care and education for each test.

Author : Kathleen Deska Pagana
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323609686
Total Pages : 1088 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference - E-Book written by Kathleen Deska Pagana and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2018-09-19 with total page 1088 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get the latest research and easy access to today’s most important diagnostic and lab tests! Known for its accuracy, currency, and clear, easy-to-use format, Mosby’s Diagnostic & Laboratory Test Reference 14th Edition features concise test entries that are arranged alphabetically and reflect the latest in diagnostic and lab testing and research. This new edition adds 15 tests with vital information such as alternate or abbreviated test names, test explanation, normal and abnormal findings, possible critical values, and guidelines to patient care before, during, and after the test. Plus, all related tests are cross-referenced throughout the book to simplify lookup. A compact size, durable cover, and A-to-Z thumb tabs make this market-leading book ideal for everyday use in the classroom and on the job! Alphabetically organized tests offer quick reference with A-to-Z thumb tabs, so you will never have to search for a test by having to first determine its correct category or body system. Normal findings for adult, elderly, and pediatric patients are included where applicable. Abnormal findings are highlighted with directional arrows to show increased or decreased test results. Convenient appendix lists tests by body system and test type, making it easy to quickly locate related studies. A durable cover with rounded edges helps prevent the book from being damaged and makes it easier to handle. Each test entry begins on a new page, making tests easy to find. Possible critical values are highlighted to show situations requiring immediate intervention. Icon for patient teaching-related care indicates information that should be shared with patients and their families. User’s Guide to Test Preparation and Performance provides an overview and guidelines for each type of laboratory test and diagnostic procedure, so you can minimize worry about having to repeat a test due to an error. Abbreviations for tests are listed in the back of the book, and symbols and units of measurement are listed in an appendix. Cross-referencing of related tests makes them easy to find. NEW! Test entries include the latest diagnostic tests and laboratory procedures, featuring 10 new monographs and 15 additional tests. NEW! Content reflects the latest research on the diagnostic values of results, accuracy of testing, and patient care and education for each test. NEW! Common Reference Ranges section added to the Inside Front Cover material.

Author : Kathleen Deska Pagana
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323057470
Total Pages : 1261 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests written by Kathleen Deska Pagana and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 1261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This laboratory test book is a comprehensive reference manual for both nurses and allied health professionals working in both academic and clinical settings.

Author : Kathleen Deska Pagana
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323683568
Total Pages : 1063 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mosby's® Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference - E-Book written by Kathleen Deska Pagana and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2022-09-06 with total page 1063 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perform today’s important lab tests safely and accurately! With test entries organized the way you’ll use them, Mosby's® Diagnostic & Laboratory Test Reference makes it fast and easy to look up current testing information. Concise monographs are arranged alphabetically and include vital information such as the type of test, alternate or abbreviated test names, test explanation, normal and abnormal findings, possible critical values, contraindications, potential complications, interfering factors, and guidelines to patient care before, during, and after the test. From the experienced author team of Kathleen Deska Pagana, Timothy J. Pagana, and Theresa Noel Pagana, this bestselling handbook offers a compact size, durable cover, and A-to-Z thumb tabs for quick reference while on the job. Alphabetically organized tests offer quick reference with A-to-Z thumb tabs. Each test entry begins on a new page, making tests easy to find. User’s Guide to Test Preparation and Procedures provides an overview and guidelines for each type of laboratory test and diagnostic procedure to ensure that each is performed accurately and safely, and to prevent having to repeat a test due to an error. Normal findings for adult, elderly, and pediatric patients are included where applicable. Abnormal findings are highlighted with directional arrows, and are now alphabetized for fast reference. Possible critical values are highlighted to alert you to situations requiring immediate intervention. Icons for drug-related interfering factors alert you to the effects of pharmacologic agents on tests. Icons for patient teaching-related care indicate information that should be shared with patients and their families. Abbreviations for diagnostic and laboratory tests are provided inside the back cover, and appendices list blood tests used for disease and organ panels as well as symbols and units of measurement. Appendix with lists of tests by body system and by type allow you to quickly locate related studies. Inside front cover includes pages with easy-to-find information on common reference ranges for healthy adults, routine blood testing, and routine urine testing. Durable cover with rounded edges makes this manual ideal for use in the practice setting. NEW! Thirteen new monographs cover the latest tests and procedures; 11 outdated monographs are removed. NEW! Updated content reflects the latest research relating to accuracy of testing, diagnostic values of results, and patient care and education for each test.

Author : Kathleen Deska Pagana
Publisher : Mosby
ISBN 13 : 9780323060509
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests - Text and E-Book Package written by Kathleen Deska Pagana and published by Mosby. This book was released on 2006-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This third edition offers superb guidance on diagnostic and laboratory testing for health professionals in both academic and clinical settings. The tests are presented in a consistent format that includes normal findings, indications, contraindications, potential complications, and more. This full-color resource is easy to use and covers virtually every clinically significant test, including more than 50 new to this edition.

Author : Anne M. Van Leeuwen
Publisher : F.A. Davis
ISBN 13 : 1719619883
Total Pages : 1879 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Davis's Comprehensive Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests With Nursing Implications written by Anne M. Van Leeuwen and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2021-03-30 with total page 1879 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best money I have spent in a LONG time. “I'm a nursing student and part of our clinical rotation was to write down our patient’s lab results and note on any abnormals why they were abnormal for my particular patient. This book lists out not just the normal levels, but what conditions can contribute to the high or low values. Sometimes it's pages and pages of possible reasons. This baby is a fantastic time saver for me.”—Online Reviewer Great for nursing school, you will use it constantly. “Best nursing lab book I've encountered. Definitely worth the money.”—Online Reviewer Accuracy. “Very useful in clinical settings. Easy to read! Love this book!”—Katrina, Online Reviewer The information nurses need…when, where, and how they need it! Nursing-focused and easy-to-read, this full-color manual delivers all the information you need to understand how tests work, interpret their results, and provide quality patient care—pre-test, intra-test, and post-test. Tests and procedures are listed in alphabetical order by their complete name for quick reference. The integrated index allows fast searches by abbreviation, synonym, disease/disorder, specimen type, or test classification. Explore MORE online! An access code in new print texts unlocks Fast Find: Lab & Dx, the complete study library online, anytime, anywhere.

Author : Kathleen Deska Pagana
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ISBN 13 : 9780323053457
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference written by Kathleen Deska Pagana and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "With up-to-date, clinically relevant information, this book is a user-friendly guide to everything you need to know for a thorough understanding of laboratory and diagnostic tests. This accurate and comprehensive handbook is organized alphabetically and includes page references to link related tests and studies, making it perfect for quick reference."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Kathleen Deska Pagana
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323080146
Total Pages : 1158 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference - eBook written by Kathleen Deska Pagana and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2010-11-16 with total page 1158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Access the clinically relevant information you need easily in any setting with Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference, 10th Edition. This bestselling handbook provides concise coverage of tests without sacrificing important details. Each test entry includes, where relevant, alternate or abbreviated test names; type of test; normal findings; possible critical values; test explanation and related physiology; contraindications; potential complications; interfering factors; procedure and patient care (before, during, and after); and abnormal findings. Related tests are extensively cross-referenced throughout the book. With its simple format and portable size, this is a handy reference you'll always want by your side. Tests are organized alphabetically with A-to-Z thumb tabs for quick reference. UNIQUE! Each test entry begins on a new page, making tests easy to find. Normal findings for adult (male and female), elderly, and pediatric patients are included where applicable to provide complete clinical data. Possible critical values are highlighted to alert you to situations requiring immediate intervention. Symbol next to drug-related interfering factors alerts you to the effects of pharmacologic agents on tests. Increased and decreased abnormal findings are highlighted with directional arrows. Icon for patient teaching-related care indicates information to share with patients and their families. UNIQUE! Each test concludes with a Notes section where you can add your own information. User's Guide to Test Preparation and Performance provides an overview and guidelines for each type of laboratory test and diagnostic procedure to ensure safety and accuracy. Lists of tests by body system and test type allow you to quickly locate related studies. Abbreviations for tests are listed inside the front and back covers, and symbols and units of measurement are listed in an appendix. UNIQUE! Durable cover with round edges helps prevent the book from being damaged and makes it easier to handle. ~ 32 NEW tests, including age-related macular degeneration risk analysis, cell culture drug resistance testing, flourescein angiography, HIV drug resistance testing, urea breath test, virus testing, and Vitamin D testing, present the latest information on diagnostic and laboratory testing.