Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures [Paperback]

Cynthia C. Chernecky PhD RN CNS AOCN FAAN (Author), Barbara J. Berger MSN RN (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0721686095 | ISBN-13: 978-0721686097 | Publication Date: January 15, 2001 | Edition: 3

Every nurse should own a copy for this outstanding reference featuring over 900 lab tests and diagnostic procedures more than any other reference of its kind! Part One of this concise, up-to-date, portable tool alphabetically lists diseases, conditions, and symptoms with the tests and procedures most often used to confirm them. Part Two alphabetically lists virtually every test available today, making it easy for you to quickly locate the information you need. This new edition includes 45 new tests, vital information on herbal remedies and natural treatments, plus convenient thumb tabs for faster access.

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Lists more than 600 diseases and symptoms along with the tests used to confirm them --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Cynthia C. Chernecky, PhD, RN, CNS, AOCN, Associate Professor, Department of Adult Health, Medical College of Georgia School of Nursing, Augusta, GA; and Barbara J. Berger, MSN, RN, CCRN, Director of Nursing, University Hospitals Health Systems, Bedford Medical Center, Bedford, OH --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1114 pages
• Publisher: Saunders; 3 edition (January 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0721686095
• ISBN-13: 978-0721686097
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,430,494 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Make it an addition to your medical library, April 2, 2000

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This review is from: Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures (Paperback)

Auseful tool to find normal values and aceptable levels of every element of body fluids. Abrief desciption of each test is followed by lists of medical conditions that may influence the result.The design of professional considerations add more value to this book, since abnormal results not necessarily reflect abnormal medical conditions, they may as well come from various mistakes when preparing or handling the test, or influenced by the patient's previous medications. The text is well organized with plain English. A very useful book that I'd like to recommend it to every medical student.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best lab text ever!, June 20, 2006

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This review is from: Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures (Laboratory Tests & Diagnostic Procedures) (Paperback)

I've taught nursing for the past 22 years and this is by far the best lab book I've ever used. At first glance it may appear intimidating, but it is very user friendly. The first few pages are medical diagnoses and their common labs with the most critical few astericked. The majority of the text is alphabetized by lab name and includes not only the values, but panic values, highlighted boxes for signs and symptoms of toxicities and treatments for each, and an extensive list of causes for high and low levels. There is much more to this text, but these are the qualities I love most. If you want to prevent patient's problems or at least identify them early, this text is a must and it will make you look like a genius in the process! I won't leave home without it.

Darlene A. Franklin RN MSN
Tennessee Technological University

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent and concise reference, April 16, 2003

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This review is from: Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures (Paperback)

I find myself referencing this paperback over and over again for both personal and professional help. The information is organized and written in a very simple, easy to locate, and understandable fashion. It is very handy to have on your shelf.