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  • Study Guide for Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology

    • 11th Edition
    • Constance G. Visovsky
    • English
    Reinforce your understanding of nursing pharmacology with this practical study guide! Corresponding chapter by chapter to Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 11th Edition, this workbook provides the practice and review needed to help you master pharmacology knowledge and prepare for the NCLEX-PN® Examination. A variety of questions includes a math review, dosage calculation exercises, and case studies that emphasize clinical decision-making and prioritization. It’s the ideal study tool and review companion for your textbook!

  • Ambulatory Surgical Nursing

    • 1st Edition
    • ASPAN
    • English
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Ambulatory**Learn the multidisciplinary clinical knowledge and skills needed to provide effective nursing care in outpatient settings! Ambulatory Surgical Nursing reflects the advanced procedures being performed in ambulatory surgery today, as well as the latest medications and improvements in pain management techniques. Authored by the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) and edited by well-known perioperative nursing expert Theresa L. Clifford, this text addresses all aspects of patient care, from pre-admission to patient education, discharge, and recovery, with comprehensive coverage of surgical specialties in separate chapters for easy reference. Case studies in each chapter bring key concepts to life and offer an opportunity to apply information contained within the chapter.

  • Gastrointestinal and Liver Secrets

    • 6th Edition
    • Peter R. McNally
    • English
    For more than 30 years, the highly regarded Secrets Series® has provided students and practitioners in all areas of health care with concise, focused, and engaging resources for quick reference and exam review. Gastrointestinal and Liver Secrets, 6th Edition (formerly known as GI/Liver Secrets), offers practical, up-to-date coverage of the full range of essential topics in this dynamic field. This highly regarded resource features the Secrets’ popular question-and-answer format that also includes lists, tables, pearls, memory aids, and an easy-to-read style – making inquiry, reference, and review quick, easy, and enjoyable.

  • Das Muskeltestbuch

    Funktion - Triggerpunkte - Akupunktur
    • 4th Edition
    • Hans Garten
    • German
    Die Untersuchung der Muskelfunktion ist das wichtigste diagnostische Instrument für alle manuellen Therapieverfahren. Das Muskeltestbuch vermittelt Ihnen das nötige Wissen, um sicher zu diagnostizieren und zu behandeln.Sämtliche Muskelbeschreibungen einheitlich gegliedertAlle wichtigen Muskeln mit Triggerpunkten und Bezug zum Meridian- und Akupunktursystem dargestelltDas übersichtliche Doppelseitenprinzip und die vielen Abbildungen sorgen für maximalen Praxisnutzen und schnelle Orientierung Die neue, 4. Auflage wurde komplett durchgesehen und um einen weiteren Muskeltest ergänzt (M. transversus abdominis)Das Buch eignet sich für:Applied-Kinesiol...

  • Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery

    Basic and clinical sciences of the equine athlete
    • 3rd Edition
    • Kenneth W Hinchcliff + 3 more
    • English
    Get evidence-based guidelines to keeping athletic horses healthy and physically fit! Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery, 3rd Edition, provides a comprehensive guide to exercise physiology and training within a clinical context, along with a detailed review of all diseases affecting horses participating in racing and competition. Not only does this text discuss the physiological responses of each body system to exercise, but it covers nutritional support, the prevention of exercise-induced disorders and lameness, and modification of training regimens. New to this edition are topics such as drug effects on performance and the use of cloud-based technologies for monitoring performance, as well as new content on exercise physiology, welfare, conditioning, farriery, behavior, and vision. Written by an expert team of international authors, each print purchase of this this authoritative, all-in-one resource comes with an ebook!

  • Smith's Recognizable Patterns of Human Deformation

    • 5th Edition
    • John M. Graham + 1 more
    • English
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Clinical Genetics**The only reference devoted to the diagnoses and management of birth defects resulting from mechanical forces, Smith's Recognizable Patterns of Human Deformation, 5th Edition, provides evidence-based management for a range of common pediatric problems affecting the limbs and craniofacial region. Continuing the tradition of excellence established by Dr. Smith’s research and teaching, this title supplies highly readable, well-illustrated guidance needed for timely intervention and effective treatment in order to avoid long-term adverse secondary consequences. It’s an ideal resource offering comprehensive, systematic coverage for residents, pediatricians, practitioners, or parents seeking further information in this complex area.

  • Anatomy and Human Movement

    Structure and Function
    • 8th Edition
    • Roger W. Soames
    • English
    Since its first publication in 1989, Anatomy and Human Movement: Structure and Function, Eight Edition has become the seminal textbook for physiotherapy and occupational therapy students in both the UK and internationally.This eighth edition has been fully updated by Professor Emeritus Roger Soames to incorporate the latest evidence and practice. It provides a clear and detailed account of musculoskeletal structure and function, with self-contained modules, multiple choice questions, illustrations and electronic ancillaries to support both learning and teaching.The book will be invaluable for anyone needing to learn and remember how movement takes place, including students of sport and exercise sciences, orthopaedic health, chiropody and podiatry, chiropractic and osteopathy, and complementary medicine. It is also suitable for practising clinicians wishing to refresh their knowledge of functional anatomy.

  • Student Workbook for The Administrative Dental Assistant

    • 6th Edition
    • Linda J. Gaylor
    • English
    Learn more effectively with a wealth of interactive exercises for practice, reinforcement, and recall! An indispensable companion to the textbook, the Student Workbook for The Administrative Dental Assistant, 6th Edition combines the key objectives and content of the book with challenging exercises — putting the information you need into a practical context. Separated by chapter for easy correlation to the text, the workbook contains chapter summaries; learning objectives; short-answer, matching, multiple-choice, and/or fill-in-the-blank questions; case scenarios followed by critical thinking questions; and fun puzzles to reinforce key terminology. The Dentrix Learning Edition practice management software, combined with original exercises in the workbook, help you learn to use the software and prepare for your career. New content covers navigating dental office technology, communication and social media, and more.

  • Pflegedokumentation in der Altenpflege

    Sachgerecht, sicher und professionell
    • 5th Edition
    • Elke Erika Rösen
    • German
    Pflegedokumentation in der Altenpflege ist Ihr perfekter Helfer in Sachen Dokumentation.Das Buch bietet Pflegenden und Auszubildenden in der Altenpflege nicht nur umfangreiches Theoriewissen rund um die Dokumentation, sondern hilft ihnen mit Fallbeispielen, Reflexionsaufgaben und praxiserprobten Formulierungshilfen, die richtigen Worte zu finden, fachgerecht zu dokumentieren und dabei den Ansprüchen des MD gerecht zu werden. Damit Dokumentation nicht zum unliebsamen „Zeitfresser" wird, gibt es umfangreiche Vorschläge und Hinweise, wie Sie die Dokumentation effektiv und sachgerecht durchführen können. Die neue, 5. Auflage wurde komplett überarbeitet.Das Buch eignet sich für:Examinierte Altenpfleger*innenPf...

  • Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care

    • 12th Edition
    • Jacqueline Rosenjack Burchum + 1 more
    • English
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Pharmacology**Master an understanding of pharmacology — and apply that understanding to nursing practice! With an engaging approach that actually makes learning nursing pharmacology enjoyable, Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 12th Edition makes it easier to understand difficult pharmacologic principles and the clinical use of drugs. The book discusses physiology and pathophysiology for each of the major drug families, using drug prototypes to simplify learning. What’s more, it focuses your attention on the most important content, limiting discussions of drug interactions and adverse effects to those that matter most. Written by nursing educators Jacqueline Rosenjack Burchum and Laura D. Rosenthal, this text emphasizes the understanding of drugs and drug therapy as opposed to simply memorizing drug facts.

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