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Medical Terminology - A Learning Adventure

by Elsa Blackburn

182 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); catalogue #02-0353; ISBN 1-55369-540-2; US$17.95, C$22.00, EUR15.50, £11.00

This book presents a close look at medical terminology related to body systems and corresponding diagnostic, therapeutic, and pharmacological services.

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About the Book The study of body systems has always been an important, predominant part of medical terminology. In recent years, however, technological develpments have contributed to a greatly extended medical vocabulary. Because many of these terms are unfamiliar and sometimes intimidating, they present a challenge to many readers. It is important to remember that appropriate definition, pronunciation and spelling minimize errors and facilitate comprehension and communication. Since the instructor always has the privilege of selecting items appropriate for a specific class situation, this text will accomodate every level of student from high school to college. It will also accommodate the highly motivated student who is willing to confront the challenge of self-testing using four tests of fifty items each. Meanwhile, outstanding illustrations provide a fascinating dimension to the style and content of the text. Hopefully, all readers will find this book interesting, informative and useful - an outstanding contribution to the intriguing world of health care.

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About the Author The author graduated as an RN from the Montreal General Hospital School of Nursing in 1942 and obtained a BA in Health Education from New Jersey City State College in 1972. After many years of nursing experience and seventeen years of teaching hospital unit clerks and medical receptionists at Daytona Beach Community College, her book The Health Unit Coordinator was published by Pearson Education Inc. in 1990. This latest book reflects her continuing interest in learning and teaching.

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Table of Contents

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

INTRODUCTION

1. Regions, Directions, Planes, Cavities
2. Cells, Membranes, Tissues, Organs

BODY SYSTEMS

1. THE SKELETAL SYTEM
2. THE MUSCULAR SYTEM
3. THE INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM (INCLUDING THE BREAST)
4. THE NERVOUS SYSTEM (INCLUDING THE EYE AND EAR)
5. THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
6. THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
7. THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
8. THE URINARY SYSTEM
9. THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
10. THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES

1. LABORATORY
2. CARDIOLOGY
3. NEUROLOGY
4. RADIOLOGY
5. ULTRASOUND
6. ENDOSCOPY
7. SPECIAL PROCEDURES

THERAPEUTIC SERVICES

1. RESPIRATORY CARE
2. REHABILITATIVE SERVICES

PHARMACOLOGY SERVICES

1. SOURCES OF DRUGS
2. NAMES OF DRUGS
3. DRUG STANDARDS
4. COMPONENTS OF A DRUG ORDER
5. DRUG ADMINISTRATION
6. DRUG ACTION
7. INTRAVENOUS ORDERS

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