This is the drug guide preferred by physician assistants, physical therapists, occupational therapists - and all health care professionals who need accurate, easily accessed information about their patients' medications. Comprehensive, yet user-friendly, this handy resource includes important clinical implications for hundreds of drugs, including adverse reactions, interactions and side effects.
A trusted resource for passing the Medical Assistant certification exam. Q&A Review for the Medical Assistant by Tom and Hilda Palko now includes: Thousands of practice questions, a CD-ROM with exam simulations to build comfort level and confidence, answers and rationales for all answers to build understanding, a NEW "Basic Anatomy Review." Students looking to pass the CMA and RMA exams to enter into the Medical Assisting field.
Accompanying CD-ROM has companion website with chapters on chairside assisting, dental radiology, and infection control, each with an introduction, a specialty practice test, links, and a glossary.
Prentice Hall Health Review Series About the book "Q&A Review for the Medical Assistant "by Tom and Hilda Palko has helped thousands of students pass their certification exams throughout the years. Now in its landmark sixth edition, the book blends its comprehensive collection of practice exam questions with the exciting possibilities of computer technology. As you build confidence by digging into this rich content review, you'll find that the Prentice Hall Health test preparation system is a blueprint for success across the boards. Boost Your Scores, Launch Your Career! Our technology solutions allow you to gain more practice and review. Log onto www.prenhall.com/review or load the CD-ROM that accompanies this book to find additional questions, rationales, and links to related resources. The CD-ROM includes a full-color anatomy review, an audio glossary, and 900 questions organized into three simulated exams that provide instant feedback. About the Authors Tom Palko, MT (ASCP) and Hilda Palko, MT (ASCP), CMA, have authored three books and their combined teaching experience spans 40 years. Tom is the director of the medical assistant and medical technology programs at Arkansas Tech University. Hilda's medical background includes years of experience in both the private and government sectors of the health field. About the Series "Success Across the Boards "is a study system that revolutionizes exam preparation for a variety of health care professions. By integrating interactive technology with authoritative content and realistic sample test questions, "Q&A Review for the Medical Assistant "will help you join the many others who have used these materials toachieve success on the boards. The series is comprised of test preparation resources for the following health care professions: Dental Hygiene Medical Assisting Nursing Phlebotomy Emergency Medical Services
This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. The proven guide to learning medical vocabulary–now offering even more opportunities to learn, practice, and connect up-to-date vocabulary with real healthcare clients and careers. This comprehensive, proven text offers a logical, simple system for learning medical vocabulary primarily by building terms from word parts. Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals, 8/e first introduces medical terminology and its essential suffixes and prefixes; then guides students logically through each key body system, working from the outside in, and from simple systems to complex. Additional specialty chapters cover oncology, radiology/nuclear medicine, and more; this edition's mental health chapter is fully revised for DSM-5, published May 2013. Every chapter is built around a color-coded word list showing how word parts are built, pronounced, and defined. Most pages also contain vibrant images, including anatomically precise drawings, authentic medical photos, and engaging labeling activities. Updated throughout, this Eighth Edition’s new features include: Combining Forms tables with meanings; streamlined and improved discussions of anatomy; Rule Reminders; integrated Study and Review Exercise sections throughout each system chapter; new case study vignettes; Practical Application Exercises using modern EHR records; and many new images.
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