Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference, 8e (Mosby's Diagnostic & Laboratory Test Reference) [Paperback]

Kathleen Deska Pagana PhD RN (Author), Timothy J. Pagana MD FACS (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0323046347 | ISBN-13: 978-0323046343 | Publication Date: October 17, 2006 | Edition: 8

With up-to-date, clinically relevant information, Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference, 8th Edition is the perfect user-friendly guide to everything you need to know about laboratory and diagnostic tests. Test entries are organized alphabetically, making it perfect for quick reference, and extensive page references help tie together related tests and studies. Each test entry includes, where relevant: alternate or abbreviated test names; type of test; normal findings; possible critical values; test explanation and related physiology; contraindications; potential complications; interfering factors; procedure and patient care (before, during, and after); and abnormal findings. Related tests are extensively cross-referenced throughout the book. Plus, the book's small, portable size and durable cover make it a handy, on-the-spot reference.

• Possible critical values are highlighted to alert the reader to situations requiring immediate intervention.
• A symbol next to drug-related interfering factors highlight the effects of pharmacologic agents on tests.
• Increased and decreased abnormal findings are highlighted with directional arrows.
• Icon for patient teaching-related care indicates information that should be shared with patients and their families.
• Home Care Responsibilities boxes provide important patient teaching guidelines and instructions for patients outside of acute care settings.
• Each test concludes with a Notes section that enables readers to add their own information.
• User's Guide to Test Preparation and Performance provides an overview and guidelines for each type of laboratory test and diagnostic procedure to ensure safety and accuracy.
• Lists of tests by body system and test type allow the reader to quickly locate related studies.
• Abbreviations for tests are listed on the end papers and symbols and units of measurement are listed in an appendix.

• 17 new test entries-including Ductoscopy, Thyroglobulin, Lactoferrin, and Human Papillomavirus-present the latest tests and procedures.

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Book Description

A comprehensive, up-to-date handbook offering clinically relevant information on laboratory and diagnostic tests

Product Details

• Paperback: 1120 pages
• Publisher: Mosby; 8 edition (October 17, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0323046347
• ISBN-13: 978-0323046343
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 4.7 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #135,100 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars RN nursing student & LPN, March 8, 2007

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This review is from: Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference, 8e (Mosby's Diagnostic & Laboratory Test Reference) (Paperback)

Yhis book is an excellent reference for diagnostic tests. It is easy to use. It gives you the FACTS you need to know without have to read through a billion pages. I bought tis book 15 years ago for LPN school and I just bought the 2007 edition for RN school it is a life saver. I have used this book many times through the years for work and school and I recommend it highly.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars mosby's Diagnostic and Lab test Reference, January 16, 2007

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Karen Sullivan - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference, 8e (Mosby's Diagnostic & Laboratory Test Reference) (Paperback)

This is the best book of it's type that I have seen. It is very complete and easy to use. I grab it frequently when nurses or patients need info about tests

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful in Nursing School, January 3, 2008

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This review is from: Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference, 8e (Mosby's Diagnostic & Laboratory Test Reference) (Paperback)

I'm an LPN going for my RN and so far this has been an excellent source to use to make up care plans for patients and for other homework, as well as patient care. Would definately recommend.