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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsUnit 1: Introduction to Pharmacology Fundamentals of Pharmacology Principles of Pharmacology Pharmacodynamics Drug Interactions and Medication Errors Unit 2: Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System and Central Nervous System Introduction to the Nervous System Treatment of Anxiety Treatment of Depression Treatment of Schizophrenia and Other Psychoses Treatment of Parkinson's Disease and Huntington's Disease Treatment of Seizure Disorders Treatment of Pain Treatment of Migraine Headache and Alzheimer's Disease Treatment of Sleep Disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Unit 3: Drugs Affecting the Musculoskeletal System Introduction to the Musculoskeletal System Neuromuscular Blockade Treatment of Muscle Spasms Treatment of Autoimmune Diseases That Affect the Musculoskeletal System Treatment of Osteoporosis and Paget's Disease of the Bone Treatment of Hyperuricemia and Gout Unit 4: Treatment of Diseases of the Ophthalmic and Otic Systems Introduction to the Ophthalmic and Otic Systems Treatment of Glaucoma and Other Disorders of the Eye Treatment of Vertigo and Other Disorders of the Ear Treatment of Ophthalmic and Otic Infections Unit 5: Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular System Introduction to the Cardiovascular System and Hematological System Treatment of Angina Treatment of Hypertension Treatment of Heart Failure Treatment of Myocardial Infarction and Stroke Treatment of Arrhythmia Unit 6: Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal System Introduction to the Gastrointestinal (Digestive) System Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Laryngopharyngeal Reflux and Peptic Ulcer Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease Unit 7: Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System Introduction to the Respiratory System Treatment of Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Treatment of Allergies Unit 8: Drugs Affecting the Urinary System Introduction to the Urinary System Treatment of Prostate Disease and Erectile Treatment of Fluid and Electrolyte Disorders Unit 9: Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System Introduction to the Endocrine System Treatment of Thyroid Disorders Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus Drugs That Affect the Reproductive System Unit 10: Drugs Affecting the Immunological System Introduction to the Lymphatic and Immune System Treatment of Bacterial Infection Treatment of Viral Infections Treatment of Cancers Vaccines and Immunosuppressants Unit 11: Drugs Affecting the Integumentary System Introduction to the Integumentary System (Skin & Its Appendages) Treatment of Fungal Infections Treatment of Decubitus Ulcers and Burns Treatment of Acne Treatment of Eczema Treatment of Lice and Scabies

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Your Career Starts Now 2. Your Resume Starts Now 3. Developing Your Personal Skills 4. Strategies for Adult Students 5. Strategies for English-as-a-Second Language Students 6. Strategies for Students with Learning Disabilities 7. Developing Your Paper Skills I: Intake of Information 8. Developing Your Paper Skills II: Output of Information 9. Developing Your Practical Skills 10. Developing Your People Skills 11. Becoming a Professional NEW! 12. Beginning the Job Search 13. Finalizing Your Employment Presentation Materials 14. The Interview 15. After the Interview 16. Success on the Job 17. Navigating Your Career Appendix A: Professional Organizations for Health Care Occupations Appendix B: Useful Spanish Phrases Index

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Basic Math Review 2. Roman Numerals and Military Time 3. Fractions 4. Word Problems, Percentages, and Decimals 5. Ratios and Proportions 6. General Accounting 7. The Metric System 8. U.S. Customary Units and the Apothecary System 9. Application of Measurement and Dose Conversion 10. Power of 10 11. Solutions and IV Calculations NEW! 12. Introduction to Statistics 13. Graphs: Tools of Organization Appendix: Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems for Practice the Skill and Building the Skill Glossary

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsUNIT 1: General Principles of Pharmacology Chapter 1: Introduction to Pharmacology Chapter 2: Drug Sources, Effects, and Mechanisms of Action Chapter 3: Drug Movement Through the Body UNIT 2: Pharmacology in Practice Chapter 4: Pharmacy Law and Ethics Chapter 5: Drug Administration Chapter 6: Mathematics and Dosage Calculations UNIT 3: Drug Classifications Chapter 7: Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal System Chapter 8: Drugs Affecting the Musculoskeletal System Chapter 9: Drugs Affecting the Immune System Chapter 10: Drugs Affecting the Nervous System Chapter 11: Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular System Chapter 12: Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System UNIT 4: Special Situations and Populations Chapter 13: Pediatric Considerations Chapter 14: Geriatric Considerations Chapter 15: General and Local Anesthetics Chapter 16: Alcohol and Drugs of Abuse Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsUNIT 1: General Principles of Pharmacology Chapter 1: Introduction to Pharmacology Chapter 2: Drug Sources, Effects, and Mechanisms of Action Chapter 3: Drug Movement Through the Body UNIT 2: Pharmacology in Practice Chapter 4: Pharmacy Law and Ethics Chapter 5: Drug Administration Chapter 6: Mathematics and Dosage Calculations UNIT 3: Drug Classifications Chapter 7: Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal System Chapter 8: Drugs Affecting the Musculoskeletal System Chapter 9: Drugs Affecting the Immune System Chapter 10: Drugs Affecting the Nervous System Chapter 11: Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular System Chapter 12: Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System UNIT 4: Special Situations and Populations Chapter 13: Pediatric Considerations Chapter 14: Geriatric Considerations Chapter 15: General and Local Anesthetics Chapter 16: Alcohol and Drugs of Abuse Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsUnit I: Healthcare Today 1. Healthcare in the United States 2. Healthcare Facilities and Organizations 3. Healthcare Delivery and Patient Workflow 4. Healthcare Workforce 5. Healthcare Law and Ethics Unit II: Healthcare Fundamentals 6. Medical Terminology and Body Systems 7. Medical Mathematics and Calculations 8. Health Insurance and the Revenue Cycle 9. Healthcare Technology and HER 10. Basic Accounting and Finance 11. Wellness, Growth, and Development 12. Safety and Health Practices 13. Professionalism and Effective Communication 14. Cultural Competence and Workplace Diversity 15. Employment and Career Development 16. Academic Foundation Unit III: Healthcare Careers 17. Physicians and Clinical Support Professionals 18. Nursing Professionals 19. Pharmacists and Pharmacy Support Staff 20. Respiratory Care Professionals 21. Surgical Technologists 22. Physical and Occupational Therapy Careers 23. Diagnostic Imaging Careers 24. Phlebotomists and Dialysis Technicians 25. Clinical Laboratory Technicians 26. Biotechnology Research and Development Professionals 27. Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists 28. Dieticians and Nutritionists 29. Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 30. Health Information Professionals 31. Health Insurance Professionals 32. Dental Professionals 33. Complementary and Alternative Medicine Careers 34. Forensic and Mortuary Science Professionals 35. Social and Mental Health Professionals Appendix I: Medical Milestones Appendix II: Common Prefixes, Word Roots, and Suffixes Appendix III: Abbreviations and Symbols Glossary

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSection 1: Basic Science Scope of Microbiology Chemistry of Life Cell Structure and Function Bacteria and Archaea Viruses Eukaryotic Microorganisms Section 2: Tools for Study and Control of Microorganisms Physical and Chemical Methods of Control Microbiological Laboratory Techniques Microbiological Laboratory Safety Issues Pharmacology Antimicrobial Drugs Section 3: Infection, Disease and Defense Infection and Disease The Immune Response and Lymphatic System Section 4: Effects on Specific Body Systems Infections of the Integumentary System, Soft Tissue and Musculoskeletal System Infections of the Respiratory System Infections of the Gastrointestinal System Infections of the Nervous System and Sensory Structures Infections of the Cardiovascular and Circulatory Systems Infections of the Urinary System Infections of the Reproductive System Section 5: Factors Contributing to the Effects of Microorganisms on Human Health Sexually Transmitted Infections/Diseases Human Age and Infections Microorganisms in the Environment and Effects on Human Health Emerging Infectious Diseases Biotechnology Appendix A: Bergey's Manual of Systematic Bacteriology Appendix B: Medically Significant Microorganisms by Body Systems Appendix C: Bibliography Glossary

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Table of ContentsChapter 1 The Career of a Medical Administrative Assistant Chapter 2 The Health Care Team Chapter 3 Medical Law and Ethics Chapter 4 The Diverse Community of Patients Chapter 5 Interpersonal Communications Chapter 6 Appointment Scheduling Chapter 7 Patient Reception and Registration Chapter 8 Health Information Management Chapter 9 Procedure and Diagnosis Coding Chapter 10 Medical Billing Chapter 11 Health Insurance and Health Benefits Programs Chapter 12 Business Operations of the Medical Office Chapter 13 Financial Management Chapter 14 Human Resource Management Chapter 15 Job Search Essentials Appendix I NEW! Semester Project (Using SimChart for the Medical Office) Appendix II Answers to Think About It Questions Appendix III Competency Assessment Checklists Appendix IV Using SimChart for the Medical Office Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPre-Testing Your Knowledge Unit I. Foundation Skills 1.Understanding Numbers 2.Basic Addition and Subtraction 3.Basic Multiplication and Division 4.Fractions and Mixed Numbers 5.Decimals and Percents 6.Ratio and Proportions Unit II. Advanced Math Skills 7.Systems of Measurements 8.The Metric System 9.Time and Temperature Unit III. Putting Your Knowledge to Practice 10.Understanding Prescriptions and Drug Calculations 11.Understanding Weight-Based Dosage Calculations 12.Basic Statistics in Healthcare Post-Testing Your Knowledge

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1 Health Care Systems in the United States NEW! 2 Health Care Facilities and Organizations NEW! 3 Health Care Delivery and Patient Workflow NEW! 4 Health Care Workforce NEW! 5 Health Law and Ethics (Ethics and Legal Responsibilities) Unit II: Health Care Fundamentals 6 Medical Terminology as a Language 7 Body Organization 8 Anatomy and Physiology 9 Medical Mathematics and Calculations 10 Basic Accounting and Finance NEW! 11 Health Insurance and Reimbursements NEW! 12 Health Care Technology and EHR NEW! 13 Wellness, Growth, and Development 14 Safety, Health, and Environmental Practices 15 Workplace Diversity and Cultural Competence 16 Professionalism and Effective Communication 17 Employability and Career Development 18 Academic Foundation Unit III: Health Care Careers 19 Physicians and Health Care Providers NEW! 20 Nursing Professionals 21 Administrative and Clinical Medical Assistants NEW! 22 Health Information Specialists and Administrators (Information and Administrative Careers) 23 Respiratory Therapists NEW! 24 Surgical Technicians NEW! 25 Occupational and Physical Therapists (Rehabilitative Careers) 26 Diagnostic Imaging Technician (Imaging Careers) 27 Biotechnology Research and Development Professionals 28 Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technicians NEW! 29 Clinical Laboratory Technician 30 Forensic and Mortuary Science Careers NEW! 31 Dental Hygienists and Assistants 32 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 33 Speech Therapist and Audiologists NEW! 34 Nutritionist and Dietician NEW! 35 Phlebotomist and Dialysis Technician NEW! 36 Holistic Health Practitioners (Complementary and Integrative Health Careers) 37 Social and Mental Health Professionals

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPART 1: PRINCIPLES OF LABORATORY ANIMAL MEDICINE 1. Introduction to Exotic and Laboratory Animal Medicine 2. Exotic and Research Animal Facilities PART 2: LABORATORY ANIMALS 3. Birds 4. Reptiles 5. Amphibians and Fish 6. Rats and Mice 7. The Rabbit 8. The Guinea Pig 9. The Ferret 10. Gerbils and Hamsters 11. Other Species 12. Nonhuman Primates 13. Wildlife Glossary

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSection I: Pathophysiology: Background and Overview 1. Introduction to Pathophysiology 2. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances 3. Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Other Common Therapies 4. Pain Section II: Defense/Protective 5. Inflammation and Healing 6. Infection 7. Immunity Section III: Pathophysiology of Body Systems 8. Skin Disorders 9. Musculoskeletal Disorders 10. Blood and the Circulatory System 11. Lymphatic System Disorders 12. Cardiovascular System Disorders 13. Respiratory System Disorders 14. Neurological Disorders 15. Eyes, Ears and Other Sensory Organs 16. Endocrine Disorders 17. Digestive System Disorders 18. Urinary System Disorders 19. Reproductive System Disorders 20. Neoplasms and Cancer Section IV: Factors Contributing to Pathophysiology 21. Congenital and Genetic Disorders 22. Complications Due to Pregnancy 23. Complications Due to Adolescence 24. Complications Due to Aging Section V: Environmental Factors and Pathophysiology 25. Immobility and Associated Problems 26. Stress and Associated Problems 27. Substance Abuse and Associated Problems 28. Environmental Hazards and Associated Problems

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. The History of Health Care in Canada 2. The Role of the Federal Government in Health Care 3. The Role of Provincial and Territorial Governments in Health Care 4. The Dollars and "Sense” of Health Care Funding 5. Practitioners and Workplace Settings 6. Essentials of Population Health in Canada 7. Health and the Individual 8. The Law and Health Care 9. Ethics and Health Care 10. Current Issues and Emerging Trends in Canadian Health Care Glossary

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Book SynopsisBest-selling author and licensed mortician Caitlin Doughty answers real questions from children about death, dead bodies and decomposition.

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Book SynopsisOnly the scathing wit and searching intelligence of Jessica Mitford could turn an exposé of the American funeral industry into a book that is at once deadly serious and side-splittingly funny. When first published in 1963, this landmark of investigative journalism became a runaway bestseller and resulted in legislation to protect grieving families from the unscrupulous sales practices of those in the dismal trade.Just before her death in 1996, Mitford thoroughly revised and updated her classic study. The American Way of Death Revisited confronts new trends, including the success of the profession's lobbyists in Washington, inflated cremation costs, the telemarketing of pay-in-advance graves, and the effects of monopolies in a death-care industry now dominated by multinational corporations. With its hard-nosed consumer activism and a satiric vision out of Evelyn Waugh's novel The Loved One, The American Way of Death Revisited will not fail to inform,

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Book SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The #1 review for the USMLE Step 2 CS is now even better!The Sixth Edition of First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CS has been updated to reflect the latest NBME exam format and worksheet items, and incorporates feedback from recent US and international test-takers. This high-yield review delivers a thorough exam preparation guide for the USMLE Step 2 CS, offering a solid review of frequently test CS cases, along with proven study and exam strategies for clinical encounters.â44 full-length practice cases that simulate the real exam, updated to reflect recent exam changes, and test your ability to document the patientâs most likely diagnosis and how it is  supported by the hiTable of ContentsI. Guide to the USMLE Step 2 CSIntroductionUSMLE Step 2 CS-The BasicsPreparing for the Step 2 CSTest-Day TipsFirst Aid for the IMGSuppleent-The USMLE Step 2 CS Travel Guide II. The Patient EncounterIntroductionDoorway InformationTaking the HistoryThe Physical ExamClosureHow to Interact with Special PatientsChallenging Questins and SituationsCounselingThe Patient Note III. Minicases IV. Practice Cases V. Top-Rated Review Resources AppendixIndexAbout the Authors

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Book SynopsisA hair-raising account about the ins and outs of practising forensic pathology in AfricaAs a medical detective of the modern world, forensic pathologist Ryan Blumenthal's chief goal is to bring perpetrators to justice. He has performed thousands of autopsies, which have helped bring numerous criminals to book.In Autopsy he covers the hard lessons learnt as a rookie pathologist, as well as some of the most unusual cases he's encountered. During his career, for example, he has dealt with high-profile deaths, mass disasters, death by lightning and people killed by African wildlife. Blumenthal takes the reader behind the scenes at the mortuary, describing a typical autopsy and the instruments of the trade. He also shares a few trade secrets, like how to establish when a suicide is more likely to be a homicide. Even though they cannot speak, the dead have a lot to say - and Blumenthal is there to listen.

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Book Synopsis** SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA'S ALCS GOLD DAGGER FOR NON-FICTION **In 1985, Peter Everett landed the job as Superintendent of Southwark Mortuary. In just six years he'd gone from lowly assistant to running the UK's busiest murder morgue. He couldn't believe his luck.What he didn't know was that Southwark, operating in near-Victorian conditions, was a hotbed of corruption. Attendants stole from the dead, funeral homes paid bribes, and there was a lively trade in stolen body parts and recycled coffins.Set in the fascinating pre-DNA and psychological profiling years of 1985-87, this memoir tells a gripping and gruesome tale, with a unique insight into a world of death most of us don't ever see. Peter managed pathologists, oversaw post mortems and worked alongside Scotland Yard's Murder Squad - including on the case of the serial killer, the Stockwell Strangler.This is a thrilling tale of murder and corruption in the mid-1980s, told with insight and compassion.Trade ReviewA seriously eye-opening memoir - four stars * Sunday Sport *

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Book SynopsisFollowing Kate Marshall’s first year in the mortuary at a north of England NHS hospital, with each month exploring the people she meets, in life and death, as well as her own growing awareness of life behind the veil. Meet Mr X Found in his apartment months after his death, Mr X has no relatives that can be traced. He is the longest-serving resident of the mortuary, having been there for almost a year while the search for his elusive family continues. The staff talk to him like an old friend, but Mr X is disintegrating and a decision has to be made soon. Meet Mary Her baby girl has been lost in the 15th week of pregnancy, Mary’s last chance to have a child. Mary won’t allow Abigail to leave the mortuary until she has finished reading a book to her. She visits twice each day, sitting with her baby, reading to her, speaking to no one, until she finally opens up to Kate. Meet Joe A loving husband and father who has died suddenly of a heart attack. Joe is visited by his wife, his children – and his mistress. On the day that all his worlds collide, Kate witnesses how death can finally reveal the truth of years of lies. Sorry for Your Loss is haunting, uplifting and informative, with many moments of laughter, and shows us that the way we approach death can make life all the more precious.

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