Schaum's Outline of Medical Terminology (Schaum's Outlines)

The ideal review for your medical terminology course More than 40 million students have trusted Schaum’s Outlines for their expert knowledge and helpful solved problems. Written by renowned experts in their respective fields, Schaum’s Outlines cover everything from math to science, nursing to language. The main feature for all these books is the solved problems. Step-by-step, authors walk readers through coming up with solutions to exercises in their topic of choice. Comprehensive explanations of the various topics covered in medical terminology courses designed for nursing and allied health students Relevant examples and extensive end-of-chapter review questions motivate students to understand new material and reinforce acquired skills Nursing and other allied health professions are becoming increasingly popular as nurse practitioners and other healthcare workers continue to expand their realm of patient care tasks in the medical profession Detailed explanations and review questions in the different areas of medical terminology Comprehensive review of specialized terms for describing and dealing with disease and injury, surgical techniques, drugs and other therapies Descriptions of prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms; medical abbreviations; symbols; Latin and Greek nomenclature, and a brief glossary of Spanish terminology This Book Provides A Review Of Medical Terminology For Allied Health And Nursing Students--provided By Publisher. The Language Of Medicine -- Hematology Tests -- Electrolyte Tests -- Liver Tests -- Cardiac Enzymes And Markers Tests -- Serology Tests -- Endocrine Tests -- Glucose Tests -- Tumor Markers -- Pregnancy And Genetics Tests -- Tests For Infection -- Renal Function Tests -- Pancreas And Lipid Metabolism Tests -- Diagnostic Imaging Tests -- Biopsy -- Female Tests -- Maternity Tests -- Chest, Abdominal, And Urinary Tract Tests -- Male Tests -- Skin Tests -- Foot Tests -- Vision Tests And Procedures -- Cardiovascular Terminology -- The Respiratory System -- The Immune System -- The Hematologic System -- The Nervous System -- The Musculoskeletal System -- The Gastrointestinal System -- The Endocrine System -- The Genitourinary System -- The Integumentary System -- Fluids And Electrolytes -- Perioperative Care -- Women's Health -- Pain Management. James Keogh, R.n., Instructor, New York University. Includes Index. Machine Generated Contents Note: 1.the Medical Language 2.symbols, Acronyms, Plurals, Abbreviations 3.understanding Common Diseases 4.medical Testing Terminology 5.medication Terminology 6.cardiovascular System Terminology 7.digestive System Terminology 8.ear/eye Terminology 9.endocrine System Terminology 10. Integumentary System Terminology 11. Lymphatic System Terminology1 2. Skeletal/muscular System Terminology 13. Nervous System Terminology 14. Reproductive System Terminology 15. Urinary System Terminology 16. Surgery Terminology. "This book provides a review of medical terminology for allied health and nursing students"--Résumé de l'éditeur