Mosby's Rapid Reference to Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests by Kathleen Deska Pagana PhD RN

MOSBY'S RAPID REFERENCE TO DIAGNOSTIC AND LABORATORY TESTS is an inexpensive, portable, up-to-date clinical handbook that presents the most commonly performed laboratory and diagnostic tests organized alphabetically for quick reference. Tests are presented in a consistent format and in a unique sequence that simulates priorities in the clinical setting. Each test includes, where relevant, alternate or abbreviated test names; type of test; normal findings; possible critical values; test explanation; contraindications; potential complications; interfering factors; procedure and patient care (before, during, and after); and abnormal findings. · Organizes tests alphabetically with A-to-Z thumb tabs for quick reference in the clinical setting. · Created in a handy pocket size, so it can be carried in the clinical area and referred to on-the-spot. · Begins each test or procedure monograph on a new page making each monograph easy to find. · Includes normal findings for adult, elderly, and pediatric patients, providing complete clinical data. · Highlights possible critical values to alert the reader to situations requiring immediate intervention. · Alerts the reader to the effects of pharmacologic agents on tests with a unique symbol next to drug related interfering factors. · Highlights increased and decreased abnormal findings with directional arrows. · Concludes each test with a "Notes" section that enables the reader to add needed information relevant to a specific institution. · Lists abbreviations for tests and for units of measurement in the appendixes. · Incorporates a two-color design throughout, which highlights important information and enhances the visual appeal. Read more