So much more than just a dictionary.the completely revised, bestselling, trusted Mosby's Dictionary is the ONE reference you need to help you make sense of the complex world of health care. It features superior-quality definitions plus 2,400 full-color illustrations - nearly three times more than any other dictionary available! But that's only the beginning. Mosby's Dictionary also includes encyclopedic entries to explain more difficult concepts in depth, a 43-page Color Atlas of Human Anatomy. It's the trusted reference you'll turn to again and again!

• Over 51,000 comprehensive, authoritative, high-quality definitions - including definitions for major diseases, disorders, drugs, and procedures - offer the most accurate, complete information available in all areas of nursing, medicine, and health-related professions.
• Approximately 2,400 color photographs and line drawings - nearly three times more than any other health care dictionary - illustrate all subject areas to help you understand concepts.
• The practical, straightforward alphabetical organization with no subentries and easy-to-use features such as thumb tabs, entry words in color, and large, easy-to-read print make it easy to find and understand information.
• Expanded definitions for selected entries, particularly major diseases, disorders, and procedures, offer detailed information in one spot to help you understand more difficult concepts.
• Hundreds of lab test and surgical procedure definitions explain the purpose, procedures, patient care, and expected outcomes.
• Comprehensive definitions for drugs - with over 200 new to this edition - include indications, contraindications, and adverse effects for safe medication practice.
• Definitions for more than 50 complementary and alternative medical therapies and over 100 herbs familiarize you with options today's patients may choose.
• Pronunciations and word roots for key entries help you use terminology correctly in everyday practice.
• Includes British spellings for selected entries to help you recognize alternate spellings.
• A Color Atlas of Human Anatomy contains 43 pages of clearly labeled drawings for easy A&P review and reference.

• Approximately 5,000 new definitions, with special emphasis on definitions related to new drugs, anatomy and physiology, surgical procedures, lab tests, and new technological developments, keep you up to date on the latest developments in health care.
• Over 30,000 completely revised definitions and 800 updated illustrations ensure you have the most current information in all areas of nursing, medicine, and the health-related professions....

Exactly what you need for the clinical setting, this pocket-sized reference offers instant access to hundreds of nursing facts, formulas, lab values, and procedures. Key coverage of drugs, emergency care, pediatrics, patient teaching, obstetrics, geriatrics, patient assessment, and more is divided into 10 easy-to-use sections - each tabbed and color-coded with a rapid-reference table of contents to help you find information fast. It also features a special facts section containing essential formulas, conversion tables, and abbreviations.

• Spiral binding and pocket size make it handy to carry around and lay flat for reference.
• Tabbed sections make information easy to find and help you gain quick access to hundreds of essential facts, formulas, lab values, procedures, and more.
• Each section divider includes a rapid-reference table of contents so you can quickly locate the information you need within each section, plus handy cross-references to related content throughout the book.
• Section devoted to geriatrics contains handy information on medication, pressure ulcers, procedural changes when working with the elderly, proper use of restraints, and learning needs of older adults.
• Includes a collection of regularly needed clinical information such as formulas, conversions, procedures, and lab values - all necessary to deliver safe nursing care.

• UNIQUE! Includes a useful new bookmark/ruler with selected standard measurements.
• Section on emergency care includes information on basic first aid, airway management and ventilation techniques, CPR, and treatment for common medical procedures.
• Integrated sections on vital signs and assessment make finding information more convenient.
• New and expanded information on acute care for stroke patients provides you with vital information on how to react quickly in an emergency.
• Waterproof and stain-resistant paper allows the book to float if dropped into water and stay clean -- great for the busy and sometimes chaotic clinical setting.
• Includes more patient teaching resources, such as reliable websites and cancer screening recommendations.

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Be sure you have the knowledge you need to become a Certified Dental Assistant or pass your local and state exams! Three simulated practice certification exams - 960 multiple-choice questions in all - closely mirror the content you'll be tested on, so you get the best preparation possible. Plus, an accompanying CD lets you generate unlimited practice exams with randomized questions from the book, as well as test your knowledge of state-specific expanded function requirements.

• Three simulated Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) practice exams are organized into CDA exam sections, with the same number of questions you can expect to see in each section - General Chairside, Infection Control, and Radiation Health and Safety.
• Photos and illustrations pictured with the exam questions provide a realistic exam simulation.
• Rationales for correct and incorrect answers help you assess your understanding and gauge your exam readiness.
• An additional, on-screen practice exam on the accompanying CD familiarizes you with computer-based testing.
• Select your state on the CD to answer questions that reflect current expanded function requirements.
• Web links to national organizations and relevant dental sites help you know where to look for additional information.

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Ideal for clinical settings, this unique, handheld reference provides the most vital details of assessment diagnosis and treatment in a portable, lay-flat format. The convenient organization with color-coded sections and information broken down into charts, tables, and lists makes it easy to find information quickly. With content compiled, created and reviewed by experts in PT practice and education, you'll have all of the information you depend on for academic and clinical success in one convenient reference!

• Coverage of preferred practice pattern key areas - including musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular and pulmonary, and integumentary - prepare you for situations you'll encounter in practice.
• Charts, tables, lists, and figures offer easy access to critical information, perfect for fast access in the field.
• Content on adult, pediatric and geriatric populations prepare you to provide the best care for each patient.
• Drug monographs include essential information on drugs that may affect physical therapy intervention.
• Tools for Practice section features important tools for clinical use including content on vital signs, lab values, common ICD-9 codes, American Sign Language, Spanish terminology, and drug monographs.
• A vibrant, full-color, user-friendly design with over 130 illustrations and color-coded sections makes it easy to find and understand information.
• Convenient, take-along format lays flat for easy reference in the busy clinical setting.

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Ideal for both massage students and practicing therapists, this pocket-sized reference provides key information in a handy, easy-to-use format! Bullet lists, tables, and numerous full-color line drawings and photos make this reference ideal for use on the go. This second edition is thoroughly updated and includes new muscle illustrations and new sections on how nutrition and common medications affect massage-treatment planning, helping you provide even more effective treatment for your clients.

• A quick-reference format provides all of the key information you need with fast-access illustrations, charts, and tables.
• The pocket-sized format and spiral binding allow the book to lay flat so you can quickly reference the pages you need while leaving your hands free to work.
• User-friendly, full-color design includes vibrant illustrations, as well as highlights and clarifies important facts to help you easily find what you need.

• Muscle illustrations and an updated muscle chart provide quick reminders of muscle locations and actions to assist in assessment and treatment planning.
• The latest nutritional information, with a chart of vitamins and minerals, helps you keep track of patients' nutritional intake.
• An updated section on body mechanics with numerous color photos demonstrates correct positioning and posture to perform various strokes and techniques for more effective practice.
• Updated content on pharmacology and medication helps you provide safe and effective massage with information on the most commonly used medications and their effects on pain sensation.

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Detailed and concise, these 550 engaging flash cards are designed to help you save time while learning and memorizing the vast amount of drug information you'll need on a daily basis. Don't spend hours creating your own review materials; all of the information you need on 95 essential drug profiles is here, presented in a question-and-answer format ideal for individual study or group review.

• Approximately 550 concise flash cards help you learn and memorize 95 drug profiles specifically relevant to paramedics; EMT-Intermediates; aeromedical, critical care, and military medics.
• Medications are ordered alphabetically by generic name to allow you to retrieve drug information quickly and easily.
• A consistent profile organization presents the mechanism of action, adult and pediatric dosages, indications, adverse reactions, and contraindications for each drug profile on its own card, with a master drug card for each medication.
• Color-coded classifications help you quickly and easily locate specific information and organize it to fit your study needs.
• A convenient question-and-answer format enables you to test your knowledge and retention individually or as part of a group review.
• Full-color illustrations help you visually identify drugs and strengthen your retention.
• Cards are hole-punched in the upper corner of each card with two rings included in each box to enable you to make your own customized study deck.

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Anatomy & Physiology Study and Review Cards, 1st edition, helps students learn and retain the fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology. Divided into 20 color-coded sections, more than 320 cards cover all of the body systems with a vivid mix of illustrations, tables, case studies, quizzes and labeling exercises. The vibrant illustrations and supporting text will make the most of study time while improving comprehension and retention.

• Organized and color-coded by body system, this 329 card set follows the presentation of topics found in the Thibodeau and Patton titles.


• Introduces the user to the Leitner method, a time-tested strategy to improve retention and streamline study time through flash cards.


• More than 200 of the cards feature a detailed A&P illustration on the front, while the back identifies the anatomic structures or physiologic processes with numbered labels.


• Features hundreds of study questions with answers to reinforce core content.


• Compact and convenient size makes it easy for students to study the cards wherever they choose.

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Memorize the prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms used to build medical terminology anywhere with iTerms Flash Cards for Medical Terminology for iPod! With 811 electronic cards downloadable to video iPods, full-color illustrations, word building examples, and audio pronunciations for each word, learning medical terminology is easier than ever. This package includes a user guide and access code for download.

* UNIQUE! Vividly illustrated flash cards for fast learning and memoization.
* Word-building Examples provide extra practice for sharpening your skills with definitions for each prefix, suffix, and combining form you use.
* Audio Pronunciations identify correct pronunciation for each word part and term.
* Multiple-Choice Quizzes test your knowledge of the word parts you've been studying....

With the most up-to-date information on assessment techniques, normal and abnormal findings, and the assessment of patients with specific diseases and disorders, Mosby's Expert Physical Exam Handbook: Rapid Inpatient and Outpatient Assessments, 3rd Edition is an essential resource for the medical-surgical setting. Detailed instructions and tips help you effectively apply your physical examination skills. From basic examination techniques to step-by-step guides for examining each body region and system, this handbook has everything you need to perform quick and thorough physical examinations.

• UNIQUE! Action Stats identify immediate actions for critical situations and explain what to do for a patient with a potentially life-threatening condition.UNIQUE! Disorder Close-Ups enable you to identify abnormalities and determine when further analysis or treatment is needed.
• Normal Findings summarize characteristic findings and acceptable variations based on age, sex, and condition of the patient.
• UNIQUE! Interpreting Abnormal Findings helps you analyze irregular findings and determine their causes.
• A chapter on documentation highlights key information to record during the initial assessment, with guidelines for documenting findings for over 20 selected conditions.
• Examination Tips save you time with practical advice on how to examine patients more efficiently.
• Lifespan Considerations provide guidelines for assessing patients of all ages to help you individualize exams.
• Cultural Considerations include valuable information on variations in findings and transcultural considerations for the increasingly multicultural population.
• Anatomy Reviews with detailed anatomical illustrations refresh your knowledge of anatomy for more accurate physical examinations.
• A chapter covering health history, equipment, examination techniques, and procedures provides a solid foundation for learning to conduct more effective exams.
• UNIQUE! The easy-to-follow, step-by-step format covers all aspects of physical examination - inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation - promoting an efficient and logical approach to physical exams.
• Interview questions and guidelines help you hone your interviewing skills to focus your physical assessments.
• How-to tips on individualizing the physical exam for patients with handicaps, pain, and serious illnesses enable you to effectively and accurately assess patients with special situations.

• UNIQUE! Expert Exam Checklists available in the book and on the companion Evolve website provide handy reminders for assessing each body region.
• Thoroughly updated content reflects the latest research findings and evidence-based practice for techniques, normal and abnormal findings, and more.
• More illustrations and photographs than ever before clearly show normal anatomy, as well as normal and abnormal assessment findings.
• Dual-function table of contents, with body systems cross-referencing in addition to a body regions organization, helps you quickly find the information you need.
• Spanish/English assessment terms enable you to accurately communicate with Spanish-speaking patients.

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Filled with the information you need to know about your clients' or patients' medications, this portable drug reference is written specifically for health professionals! This updated edition is concise, reliable, and easy to use in any health care setting. Key details are presented in short monographs for over 950 generic drugs (including 4,500 trade-name drugs), organized alphabetically by generic name. Precautions and considerations sections are written with health professionals in mind to ensure that you have the most relevant and current content applicable to your field of practice.

• Up-to-date information throughout includes new chemotherapy, ophthalmic, and other pertinent drugs.
• Monograph sections include: drug name, pronunciation, trade name(s), category and schedule, classification, mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, availability, indications and dosages, contraindications, interactions (drug, herbal, and food), diagnostic test effects, side effects, serious reactions, and precautions and considerations.
• The precautions and considerations sections for each drug monograph are written specifically for the health professions and include important information on storage and administration, highlighting those drugs that require special care in order to maintain potency.
• An updated Evolve web site offers online access to an audio glossary with pronunciations of the generic drug names, a full-color pill atlas, medication math exercises, herbal remedy monographs, detailed information on common drugs of abuse, and more.
• Useful appendices cover topics such as Error-Prone Drug Name Abbreviations with the Joint Commission's most up-to-date "Do Not Use" list, Normal Laboratory Values, English-to-Spanish Drug Phrase Translator, and more.
• Lifespan content presents geriatric, pediatric, and pregnancy considerations, providing the answers you need when working with a variety of clients.
• Easy-to-spot icons identify special drug information, including IV compatibilities/incompatibilities and high alert warnings.

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This money saving package includes Mosby: Mosby's Radiography Online: Radiographic Imaging, 2e, Bushong: Radiologic Science for Technologists, 9e, and Bushong: Workbook and Laboratory Manual for Radiologic Science for Technologists, 9e....

This money-saving package is a must-have for nursing students! 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. This package makes it simple for students to make the most of their study time and get more use out of their textbooks!...

This valuable package includes Mosby: Mosby's Radiography Online: Radiographic Pathology, 1e, Eisenberg: Comprehensive Radiographic Pathology, 4e, and Eisenberg: Workbook for Comprehensive Radiographic Pathology, 4e....