Davi-Ellen Chabner

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Pennsylvania

World Languages

Learn the basics of medical terminology with Medical Terminology: A Short Course, 8th Edition! Based on Davi-Ellen Chabner's proven learning method, this streamlined text omits time-consuming, nonessential information and helps you quickly build a working medical vocabulary of the most frequently encountered prefixes, suffixes, and word roots. Medical terms are introduced in the context of human anatomy and physiology so you understand exact meaning, and case studies, vignettes, and activities demonstrate how they're used in practice. With writing and interacting with medical terminology on almost every page, you'll learn the content by doing the work. In addition, an Evolve companion website reinforces understanding with medical animations, word games, and flash cards.

 * Easy to read and understandable language allows you, regardless of medical background, to quickly grasp and retain medical terminology.
 * Self-teaching text/workbook approach reinforces learning every step of the way with labeling diagrams, pronunciation tests, and review sheets throughout the book.
 * First Person narratives help you to understand diseases and conditions from the patient's perspective.
 * Picture Show activities, practical case studies, and vignettes demonstrate real-life applications of medical terms in describing describe pathology and procedures.
 * 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.
 * Spotlight feature identifies and clarifies potentially confusing terminology.
 * Full-color images illustrate anatomical and pathological terms.
 * Evolve student resourcesoptimized for tablet use, and mobile-optimized versions of the flash cards and quick quizzes make it easier for on-the-go study and review.
 * UNIQUE! Accompanying online course (MTO) provides interactive resources not possible in the print text.

 * NEW! Body Systems Challenge self-test reinforces content understanding at your own pace.

Medical Terminology: a Short Course

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Sheila J. Ogden

Linda Fluharty

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Science

A Work Text

Covering the ratio and proportion, formula, and dimensional analysis methods of drug calculation, Calculation of Drug Dosages, 11th Edition is designed to help you master these methods. A basic review of mathematics serves to refresh your skills if you are weak or inexperienced in math, and plenty of practice problems help you become competent in making drug calculations. Known for its worktext format, this text offers multiple worksheets pre-and post-tests and a comprehensive post-test - making it ideal to be used in the classroom or for individual study. Streamlined and updated to reflect current practice, this resource helps you learn to calculate drug dosages accurately and with confidence.

 * UPDATED! Safety in Medication Administration chapter reflects current standards.
 * UPDATED! Pediatric and Obstetric chapters revised by expert contributors.
 * UPDATED! The Intake and Output section includes additional questions to reinforce your understanding.
 * UPDATED! Medications changed to generic names to reflect what you will encounter on the NCLEX®.
 * UPDATED! Physician orders sheet and medication administration records (MAR's) reflect the look of electronic records currently used in practice.
 * An extensive math review covers the basic math skills essential for accurate calculation of drug dosages.
 * Chapter worksheets allow you to practice solving realistic problems.
 * Post-tests at the end of each chapter let you assess your understanding of content.
 * An Alert box highlights information crucial to math calculation and patient safety.
 * A comprehensive post-test at the end of the book offers additional practice and accurately gauges your overall understanding.
 * A logical structure is organized from simple to complex, helping you to absorb and retain knowledge.
 * UPDATED! Medication labels have been updated.

Calculation of Drug Dosages

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M. Linda Workman

Linda A. LaCharity

Essentials for Medication Safety

Pharmacology can be difficult. But with the right text, understanding drugs and how they work doesn't have to be! Using easy-to-follow language and engaging learning tools - like Memory Joggers, Clinical Pitfalls, Do Not Confuse, and Drug Alerts - the second edition of Understanding Pharmacology: Essentials for Medication Safety helps readers really understand how drugs work. In addition to the popular critical thinking activities from the first edition, the second edition also includes more chapter review questions, updated content, and a new organization that centers on the different body systems. For students who have a limited background in the sciences and want complete preparation for licensure exams and clinical practice, there is no better choice than Understanding Pharmacology, 2nd Edition! Entire unit reviewing math, weights and measures, and dosage calculation minimizes readers' anxiety and promotes medication safety. Clever, easy-to-recognize margin icons help visual learners remember essential side effects of drugs. Simplified heading structure replaces intimidating terminology (i.e. pharmacokinetics) with simplified language (How These Drugs Work) to increase understanding of concepts. Drug Alert!, Do-Not-Confuse, and Clinical Pitfall boxes highlight important tips for safe medication administration. Memory Jogger boxes help readers remember important drug information. Get Ready for Practice sections at the end of each chapter include key points, chapter review questions, and critical thinking activities to reinforce learning. 10th grade reading level uses straightforward, everyday language to really enhance readers' understanding of pharmacology concepts. Incorporation of adult learning theory features both a simple to complex organization of material along with answers to why readers need to learn something. NEW! Body system organization helps readers better understand drugs that are specific to particular body systems. NEW! More chapter review questions have been added to the text. All review questions are now organized into one of two categories: Test Yourself on the Basics and Test Yourself on Advanced Concepts.

Understanding Pharmacology

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Wynn Kapit

Lawrence M. Elson

Art, Music, Drama/Theater

For over 23 years, The Anatomy Coloring Book has been the #1 selling human anatomy coloring book, offering concisely written text and precise, extraordinary hand-drawn figures. Organized according to body systems, each of the 170 plates featured in this book includes an ingenious color-key system where anatomical terminology is linked to detailed illustrations of the structures of the body.




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The Anatomy Coloring Book

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Linda Anne Silvestri

Angela Elizabeth Silvestri

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Review for the NCLEX-PN® exam with leading NCLEX® experts Linda Anne Silvestri and Angela Silvestri! Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination, 7th Edition provides everything you need to prepare for the NCLEX-PN exam - a review of essential nursing content, more than 4,500 NCLEX exam-style questions, detailed rationales, and test-taking tips and strategies. Based on Silvestri's proven Pyramid to Success, the book includes many questions that test the critical thinking skills you need to pass the NCLEX. An Evolve companion website adds a pre-test that generates a study calendar, study questions with immediate feedback for both correct and incorrect answers, and practice exams with immediate scoring. Updated to reflect the latest NCLEX-PN test plan, this complete review is a perennial favorite of students preparing for the NCLEX.

 * More than 4,500 practice questions are included in the book and the Evolve companion website.
 * Detailed rationales are provided for both correct and incorrect answer options. 
 * Alternate item format questions include multiple response, prioritizing, fill-in-the-blank, figure/illustration, chart/exhibit, graphic option, and audio/video clips, as the NCLEX-PN exam is no longer limited to multiple-choice questions.
 * UNIQUE! A 75-question pre-test on Evolve provides feedback on your strengths and weaknesses, and the results generate an individualized study calendar.
 * An 85-question comprehensive exam in the book matches the client needs percentages identified in the NCLEX-PN test plan.
 * Pyramid to Success sections at the beginning of each unit provide an overview of content, guidance for your review, and the subject's relative importance in the NCLEX-PN text plan.
 * Pyramid Points and Pyramid Alert boxes identify content that typically appears on the NCLEX-PN exam.
 * What Should You Do? boxes in each chapter help you develop critical thinking skills, with answers at the end of the chapter.

 * NEW! Current NCLEX-PN test plan is incorporated into this review, including the exam's newly added content.
 * UPDATED test-taking strategies are included in a separate chapter and for each question to give clues for finding the correct answers. 
 * UPDATED Priority Nursing Action boxes help you to effectively prioritize nursing care, and include detailed rationales and textbook references.
 * NEW! Learning objectives tied to client needs are provided for each unit in the book.

Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination

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Linda S. Williams

Paula D. Hopper

Oversized Paperback (4 to 6 lbs)

Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing

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Jennifer A. Ponto

Julie S. Snyder

Linda Lea Kerby

Reinforce your understanding of drugs and medication safety! Corresponding to the chapters in Understanding Pharmacology: Essentials for Medication Safety, by M. Linda Workman, PhD, RN, FAAN, Linda A. LaCharity, PhD, RN, and Susan L. Kruchko, MS, RN, this study guide offers content review and a wide range of engaging activities to help you master key pharmacology concepts and practice dosage calculation.

 * Medication safety practice questions help users review math skills in the context of patient care through realistic scenarios.
 * Learning activities in a variety of engaging formats reinforce important concepts and information for each chapter.
 * Practice quizzes at the end of each chapter help users prepare for exams and ensure content mastery.
 * Study tips for users who speak English as a second language provide extra help for ESL users.

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From Student to Leader

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Patricia A. Williams

Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing, 5th Edition provides all the basic theoretical and applied knowledge that the LPN/LVN nurse needs to practice in an expanded number of care settings, such as the community clinic, physician''s office, long-term care facility, home, and acute-care hospital setting. With an extensive art program and thorough discussion of QSEN, this text addresses topics like the physical and psychosocial needs of the patient, critical thinking for problem solving and clinical judgment, and communication - all within a strong nursing process framework. The accessible, friendly, and clear writing style appeals to students and instructors, and its rich ancillary package, including NCLEX-PN� review questions, gives students an edge on learning fundamentals. Concept maps give a visual example of concepts addressed in the text, help you visualize difficult material, and illustrate how a disorder''s multiple symptoms, treatments, and side effects are associated. Over 110 skills and steps, featuring sample documentation examples and Home Care Considerations boxes where appropriate, present step-by-step procedures in an action/rationale format. Life Span Considerations: The Older Adult highlight changes that occur with aging and how they affect nursing care by LPN/LVNs working in community and long-term care. Easy-to-follow reading level and text organization presents information from simple to most complex, making it perfect for lower level students and those speaking English as a second language. Numbered objectives, divided by theory and clinical practice, provide a framework for content. Cultural Considerations cover biocultural variations, as well as health promotion for specific ethnic groups, so you provide culturally competent care. Health Promotion and Patient Teaching boxes include guidelines to prevent illness, promote health, and develop self-care strategies. Nursing process framework features application of the nursing process and nursing care plans to reinforce application of the nursing process in the clinical setting. Think Critically boxes encourage you to synthesize information and apply concepts to practice. Home Care Considerations boxes highlight the necessary adaptations of nursing skills and techniques for the patient in the home care setting. Communication boxes present examples of nurse-patient dialogues and instructive therapeutic communication techniques. Over 20 nursing care plans, which include critical thinking questions at the end of the text, provide you with a model for planning patient care. Clinical chapters provide an overview of structure and function to give you a refresher in related anatomy and physiology, including a section on aging. Key terms include phonetic pronunciations, which are helpful for ESL students, and text page references to find the definition. Standard LPN Threads features include helpful characteristics such as full-color design, key terms, numbered objectives, key points, critical thinking questions, critical thinking activities, glossary, and references. NEW! Nursing Concepts and Exemplars listed for each chapter to support concept curriculums. NEW! Discussion of QSEN and highlighted Safety information provides you with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to continuously improve the quality and safety of patient care. EXPANDED! Evidence-Based Practice boxes and highlighted best practices point out the most current, evidence-based information. UPDATED! Expanded art program with original photos and line art better illustrates nursing concepts.

DeWit's Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing

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Elaine U. Polan

Daphne R. Taylor

English

Human Development and Health Promotion

Emphasis on clinical application "Helpful Hints" boxes that highlight important facts Easy-to-understand tables, illustrations, and photographs Multiple-choice questions that assess mastery of the material Chapter summaries with key points for quick review Concepts to engage patients in planning for their futures

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Martin L. Sternberg

An updated version of the abridged edition of the author's "American Sign Language" features more than five hundred new signs in a guide to the third most common language in the United States

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Mosby

Find essential nursing information at a glance! Mosby's PDQ for LPN: Practical, Detailed, Quick, 4th Edition is an easy-to-use, pocket-sized guide to important facts, formulas, and procedures used in the clinical setting. It offers quick access to details you need but don't usually memorize, such as signs and symptoms, medications, conversions, abbreviations, and normal/abnormal ranges for lab tests. Durable pages and spiral binding can withstand the wear and tear of daily use on the job. When in doubt, check this handy reference! 10 tabbed, color-coded sections provide quick access to essential facts, formulas, lab values, procedures, and more. Compact size features durable, water-resistant pages and spiral binding, making the book easy to carry and use in any clinical setting. A focus on special populations includes separate sections on pediatric, maternity, and geriatric patients. HIPAA- and OSHA- compliant information reflects the latest practice standards and guidelines. NEW! Expanded coverage addresses oxygen delivery, hypoglycemic drugs, cardiac rhythms (STEMI), seizure treatment, breath sounds, and more. NEW assessment tools are included for pain, nutrition, and alcohol abuse. UPDATED content reflects the latest clinical developments, screening guidelines, and drug information.

Mosby's PDQ for LPN

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April Hazard Vallerand

Cynthia A. Sanoski

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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!

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