Mosby's Medical Dictionary

This comprehensive medical reference resource helps students, nurses, and healthcare professionals make sense of complex medical terms. This volume includes more than 56,000 authoritative definitions, as well as the latest information on pathophysiology, treatment and interventions, and nursing care. More than 2,450 color photographs and line drawings demonstrate and explain complex conditions and abstract concepts. A color atlas of human anatomy includes clearly labeled drawings for easy A&P reference. Detailed appendixes provide useful information on lab values, pharmacology and clinical calculations, NIC and NOC, infection control standards, and more that can be used throughout your healthcare career. --Adapted from publisher description

I. Color Atlas of Human AnatomyII. Definitions A-ZIII. Illustration CreditsIV. Appendixes (at back of book)1. Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) 2. Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC)3. Units of Measurement 4. Language Translation Guide5. American Sign Language and Communications6. Normal Reference Values7. Nutrition8. Pharmacology and Clinical Calculations9. Range of Motion10. Infection Control: CDC Isolation Guidelines11. Diagnosis-Related GroupsAppendixes (on endsheets)Spanish-French-English Equivalents of Commonly Used Medical Terms and PhrasesThe Joint Commission Do Not Use Abbreviation ListAppendixes (on Evolve)PharmacologyHerbs and Natural SupplementsImmunizations: Recommended Immunization Schedule, Canada 2012Immunizations: Recommended Immunization Schedule, United States 2012Medical TerminologyNormal Reference Laboratory ValuesSymbols and Abbreviations