Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests [Paperback]

Kathleen Deska Pagana (Author), Timothy James Pagana (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 1998 | ISBN-10: 0815155867 | ISBN-13: 978-0815155867

MOSBY'S MANUAL OF DIAGNOSTIC AND LABORATORY TESTS is a complete and comprehensive resource for both nurses and allied health professionals in either academic or clinical settings. This is the first full-color lab test book available, and is liberally illustrated with color photos and drawings that show exactly how various tests are performed. Every clinically significant test is covered, including the latest tests: arteriography, bone densitometry, and the CA 19-9, CA 125, and CA 27.29 (CA 15-3) tumor markers. The Manual is written in the clear style that has become the hallmark of its authors, Kathleen and Timothy Pagana. Mosby's Manual is the most thorough, reliable, up-to-date, and easy-to-use lab test book on the market. Each chapter of the Manual opens with an overview of the studies grouped the test type being discussed, including specimen collection techniques. The studies within each test type chapter are then presented in easy-to-find alphabetical order, and consistently include the following information: test name (including alternative test names and abbreviations), normal findings, indications, test explanation, contraindications, potential complications, interfering factors, procedure and patient care (before, during, and after), test results and clinical significance, and related tests.

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About the Author

Kathleen Deska Pagana, PhD, RN Lycoming College, Williamsport, PA; Timothy James Pagana, MD, FACS, Surgical Oncologist, Williamsport, PA

Product Details

• Paperback: 1087 pages
• Publisher: Mosby-Year Book (January 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0815155867
• ISBN-13: 978-0815155867
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.6 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,037,480 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for the Nursing Student, June 13, 2001

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"mcushard" (Scottsdale, AZ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests (Paperback)

An excellent book for the nursing student... with ample info regarding diagnostic and lab test. It gives info for normal, increased and decreased values, with reasons why they might be that way, which makes it easy to apply to your patient, especially in a care plan. I found it a very valuable to help me finish my care plans. I use it for all my clinical situations and know that it will be a great companion when I am at my clinical sites.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for the Nursing Student, June 13, 2001

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"mcushard" (Scottsdale, AZ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests (Paperback)

An excellent book for the nursing student... with ample info regarding diagnostic and lab test. It gives info for normal, increased and decreased values, with reasons why they might be that way, which makes it easy to apply to your patient, especially in a care plan. I found it a very valuable to help me finish my care plans. I use it for all my clinical situations and know that it will be a great companion when I am at my clinical sites. Plus, much much more...