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Geometry For Dummies (For Dummies (Math & Science))

Mark Ryan

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Learning geometry doesn’t have to hurt. With a little bit of friendly guidance, it can even be fun! Geometry For Dummies, 2^nd Edition, helps you make friends with lines, angles, theorems and postulates. It eases you into all the principles and formulas you need to analyze two- and three-dimensional shapes, and it gives you the skills and strategies you need to write geometry proofs.

Before you know it, you’ll be devouring proofs with relish. You’ll find out how a proof’s chain of logic works and discover some basic secrets for getting past rough spots. Soon, you’ll be proving triangles congruent, calculating circumferences, using formulas, and serving up pi. The non-proof parts of the book contain helpful formulas and tips that you can use anytime you need to shape up your knowledge of shapes. You’ll even get a feel for why geometry continues to draw people to careers in art, engineering, carpentry, robotics, physics, and computer animation, among others.You’ll discover how to:

• Identify lines, angles, and planes
• Measure segments and angles
• Calculate the area of a triangle
• Use tips and strategies to make proofs easier
• Figure the volume and surface area of a pyramid
• Bisect angles and construct perpendicular lines
• Work with 3-D shapes
• Work with figures in the x-y coordinate system

So quit scratching your head. Geometry For Dummies, 2^nd Edition, gets you un-stumped in a hurry.

Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical Approach, Fifth Edition (Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing)

Elizabeth M. Varcarolis, Verna Benner Carson, Nancy Shoemaker

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The new edition of this popular text offers a clear, straightforward way to understand the often intimidating subject of psychiatric nursing. Its practical, clinical perspective and user-friendly writing style engage the reader in a learning process that both informs and enlightens. Clinical chapters progress consistently and logically from theory to application. Specific psychobiological disorders are organized from moderate to severe along the mental health continuum. The nursing process is the strong, visible framework throughout.

• User-friendly writing style and a full-color design make psychiatric nursing content come alive! Case studies and personal stories show a compassion and understanding unique among psychiatric nursing texts. Special features are easily located and identified.
• Nursing process framework provides a strong underpinning for all clinical chapters. A sixth step, Outcome Criteria, identifies specific patient outcomes, then justifies the subsequent nursing interventions based on results.
• Assessment Guidelines boxes provide summary points for client assessment.
• Spiritual assessment is found in Assessment Strategies and the Nursing Process and Care for the Dying and for Those Who Grieve.
• Biologic Basis for Understanding Psychotropic Drugs lays the foundation for the study of psychotropic drug therapy to treat psychobiologic disorders.
• Care for the Dying and for Those Who Grieve chapter provides holistic nursing interventions related to end-of-life care for clients and families.
• Case Studies and Nursing Care Plans present individualized histories of clients with specific psychiatric disorders, and include interventions with rationales and evaluation statements for each client goal.
• Vignettes offer brief, descriptive characterizations of clients with specific psychiatric disorders.
• A Nurse Speaks spotlights individual psychiatric nurses and their personal stories.
• Key Terms and Concepts with page number references allow for quick review.
• Critical Thinking and Chapter Review sections offer scenario-based critical thinking problems and NCLEX-style multiple-choice questions, allowing students to test themselves on the chapter content.
• Nurse, Client, and Family Resources lists are provided on the book's Evolve website.

• A dynamic author team offers a breadth of experience in nursing education and practice.
• Tear-out Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessment Card is a valuable tool for students to use in clinicals.
• Completely revised Culturally Relevant Mental Health Nursing: A Global Perspective provides basic information on culture, worldviews, and what is necessary for culturally competent care.
• Psychiatric Forensic Nursing discusses this new and expanding specialty involving nursing, forensics, and the criminal justice system.
• Forensic Highlights boxes focus on the nurse's role in dealing with sexual assault, family violence, and incarcerated persons.
• Evidence-Based Practice boxes demonstrate how research findings affect psychiatric nursing practice and standards of care.
• Integrative Therapy boxes discuss the increasing popularity and significance of complementary and alternative therapies.
• Culturally Speaking boxes reinforce the importance of culturally competent care.
• A Client Speaks and A Family Speaks bring to life disorders and their effects on clients, their families, and those who care for them.
• Back by popular demand: communication tables in The Clinical Interview and Communication Skills.
• Key Points to Remember appear at the end of each chapter to reinforce essential information.

Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination (Saunders Comprehensive Review for Nclex-Rn)

Linda Anne Silvestri

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There is a reason the new edition of Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination has been called the best NCLEX review book ever. Essentially, youll find everything you need to review for the NCLEX exam under one cover complete content review and over 4,200 NCLEX-style questions in the book and on the free companion CD! Don't make the mistake of assuming that the quality of the questions is the same in all NCLEX review books, because only Silvestri's Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination includes the kind of questions that consistently test the critical thinking skills necessary to pass today's NCLEX exam. And, what's even better is that ALL answers include detailed rationales to help you learn from your answer choices, along with test taking strategies that provide tips for how to best approach each question. It's easy to see why Silvestri is THE book of choice for NCLEX review. But dont just take our word for it -- read any customer review or ask your fellow classmates to see why Silvestri users believe that there's nothing else like it!

Please check out these other great NCLEX-RN® review books from Linda Silvestri:

Saunders Q & A Review for the NCLEX-RN® Exam (9780721603520)
Saunders Q & A Review for the NCLEX-RN® Exam PDA Software Powered by Skyscape (9781416048510)
Saunders Strategies for Success for the NCLEX-RN® Examination (9781416000952)
Strategies for Alternate Item Formats for the NCLEX-RN® Exam (9781416038412)
Saunders Q & A Review Cards for the NCLEX-RN® Exam (9781416047261)

• Each question includes the correct answer, a complete rationale for all responses, and a test-taking strategy to help students develop strategies for locating the correct response.
• Each question includes a page reference to an Elsevier nursing textbook to help with remediation.
• All alternate item format questions are included, with multiple response, prioritizing, fill-in-the-blank, figure/illustration, chart/exhibit, and audio questions.
• Organization by nursing content areas provides a logical, effective review.
• Pyramid Terms define key terms at the beginning of each major unit or chapter.
• Pyramid Points within each chapter highlight the content that is important in preparing for the NCLEX-RN examination.
• Pyramid to Success sections provide an overview of major units or chapters and specific content related to the latest NCLEX-RN test plan.
• Pharmacology is emphasized with 13 pharmacology chapters, a medication and intravenous calculation chapter, and a pediatric medication calculation chapter to reflect priority content on the NCLEX exam.
• Introductory chapters cover preparation for the NCLEX-RN exam, nonacademic preparation, test-taking strategies, the NCLEX-RN exam from a student's perspective, and transitional issues for the foreign-educated nurse.
• A comprehensive exam consists of 265 questions related to all content areas in the book and representative of the percentages identified in the NCLEX-RN test plan.
• CD-ROM allows practice in quiz, study, or exam modes, with questions selected from content area, integrated process, category of client needs, or alternate item format type.

• The review is based on the new NCLEX-RN test plan, effective April 2007.
• Now in full color with over 100 illustrations to enhance important nursing content.
• 200 more questions have been added, for a total of 4,210.
• Includes the new chart/exhibit alternate item format, in addition to questions with audio components.
• Companion CD-ROM uses a pre-diagnostic exam to generate an individualized study plan.

Pharmacology for Nursing Care

Richard A. Lehne

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Always a student favorite, Pharmacology for Nursing Care offers a clear approach explaining drug prototypes and how they work. It provides the background needed to understand related drugs currently on the market, as well as drugs yet to be released. In simplifying a complex subject, this text focuses on the essentials of pharmacology. Large print is used to show "need-to-know" information, and small print is used for "nice to know" material. At the end of each chapter, a summary of major nursing implications helps in applying the material to real-world situations. This edition includes a new companion CD-ROM featuring NCLEX® examination-style review questions, a variety of electronic calculators, and animations depicting drug mechanisms and effects.

• Uses a prototype drug approach that places a strong emphasis on understanding over memorization equipping students with the knowledge to learn not only about related drugs currently on the market, but also about those drugs that will be released once the student begins practice.
• Summaries of Major Nursing Implications at the end of each chapter provide an in-depth look at assessment, implementation, and ongoing evaluations.
• Utilizes large print for essential information and small print for "nice-to-know" information to help both faculty and students focus their limited classroom and study time on understanding the essentials.
• Concise drug summary tables present detailed information on individual drugs, including class, generic and trade names, dosages, routes, and indications.
• Key Points at the end of each chapter summarize content in a bulleted format to help students review important concepts.
• Prototype drug discussions employ a clear and consistent format with separate headings for Mechanism of Action; Pharmacologic Effects; Pharmacokinetics; Therapeutic Uses; Adverse Effects; Drug Interactions; and Preparations, Dosage, and Administration.
• An attractive full-color design adds visual interest, highlights key information, and facilitates student learning.

• Drugs for Multiple Sclerosis and Drugs for Hemophilia chapters.
  
• Drugs for Erectile Dysfunction and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia chapter covers newsworthy drugs such as Viagra and Levitra.
  
• Special Interest Topics boxes on current issues in pharmacology, such as Medication-Overuse Headache: Too Much of a Good Thing and Face Time with Botox.
  
• Adult Immunization appendix summarizes the latest information on immunizations.
  
• Numerous new illustrations show drug mechanisms and effects, and depict topics such as histologic changes in Alzheimer's disease and the movement of drugs following GI absorption.

The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook: Your Self-Treatment Guide for Pain Relief, Second Edition

Clair Davies, Amber Davies

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The first edition of this workbook is regarded as a classic in its field, and was the first book to introduce trigger point therapy to the general public as a self-care tool for alleviating chronic pain caused by a variety of conditions, including arthritis, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, headache, muscle ache, and repetitive strain injuries. As the author makes clear, all such conditions are related to lack of oxygen in exhausted or injured muscle tissue. Trigger point therapy has been used for decades by doctors, pain specialists, and massage therapists to quickly stimulate the flow of oxygen and promote rapid pain reduction. This book makes the same techniques available to the general public with instructions that are easy to follow, and abetted by an extensive collection of charts and corresponding illustrations.

The author's interest in trigger point therapy began when he used it to successfully treat his frozen shoulder. Since that time, he has dedicated himself to teaching others the same techniques. That dedication is obvious throughout his writing and the care he takes to make the therapy understandable to the lay public. Also included in this new edition is updated information that should be of great interest to pain specialists and bodyworkers, as well as useful instruction in a variety of relaxation techniques. Overall, this book is an excellent self-care resource for anyone interested in pain relief.--Larry Trivieri Jr.

Textbook of Medical Physiology: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access (Textbook of Medical Physiology)

Arthur C. Guyton, John E. Hall

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Physiology's classic text continues to uphold its rich traditionpresenting key physiology concepts in a remarkably clear and engaging manner. Guyton & Hall's Textbook of Medical Physiology covers all of the major systems in the human body, while emphasizing system interaction, homeostasis, and pathophysiology. This very readable, easy-to-follow, and thoroughly updated, 11th Edition features a new full-color layout, short chapters, clinical vignettes, and shaded summary tables that allow for easy comprehension of the material.


The smart way to study!
Elsevier titles with STUDENT CONSULT will help you master difficult concepts and study more efficiently in print and online! Perform rapid searches. Integrate bonus content from other disciplines. Download text to your handheld device. And a lot more. Each STUDENT CONSULT title comes with full text online, a unique image library, case studies, USMLE style questions, and online note-taking to enhance your learning experience.

• Presents short, easy-to-read chapters in keeping with the Guyton and Hall tradition.
  
• Provides shaded summary tables for easy reference.
  
• Includes clinical vignettes, which allow readers to see core concepts applied to real-life situations.
  
• Offers specific discussions of pathophysiology in most clinical areas of medicine.
  
• Ensures a strong grasp of physiology concepts through well-illustrated discussions of the most essential principles.

• Now in full color!
  
• Offers access to the full text and other valuable features online via the STUDENT CONSULT website.
  
• Uses full-color illustrations throughout, including 486 figures, 277 charts and graphs, 100 brand-new line drawings, and 36 ECGs.
  
• Features a new full-color design that makes information more engaging and even easier to read.
  
• Updated throughout to reflect the latest knowledge in the field.

Netter's Anatomy Flash Cards: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access (Netter Basic Science)

John T. Hansen

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Great learning tool for gross anatomy 5 out of 5 stars.
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Gross anatomy is, well, gross both in the decaying cadavers and in the huge amount of things you need to learn. These flashcards contain virtually the same info as the Netter's Atlas but condense it into a more compact size to carry around with you. In addition to the flashcard style of presentation of the labeling of the plates on the flashcards, there is also usually a small blurb of additional information that ties it all together on the flashcard as well. They are pretty well organized, but they are also physically of high quality. The cards are laminated and can be held together with the provided metal ring, so they are relatively resistant to damage, which makes it convenient to take to the gym, etc. Definitely a handy thing to have for gross.

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Using outstanding anatomical illustrations from Netter's hugely popular Atlas of Human Anatomy, these 324 flash cards help you learn and test your knowledge of muscles, bones, vessels, viscera and the joints. Each card features a full-color Netter illustration on the front, while concise text on the back reviews areas of origin, insertion, action, innervation, and anatomical relevance. A regional organization parallels Netter's atlas as well as most of today's anatomy courses. The cards also note clinical correlations, where appropriate.

• References the original plate in Netter's Atlas of Human Anatomy.
• Offers an accurate source of anatomical information in an easy-to-use, portable format.
• Cards are hole-punched in the upper left corner and can be placed on the included ring for maximum portability.
• Online access available through www.studentconsult.com.

Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach (Pharmacotherapy : a Pathophysiologic Approach)

Joseph T. DiPiro, Robert L. Talbert, Gary C. Yee, Gary R. Matzke, Barbara G. Wells, L. Michael Posey

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The benchmark evidence-based pharmacotherapy text-now in full color!

Additional chapters are available online

When it comes to helping you develop a mastery of evidence-based medicine for optimal patient outcomes, no book can match Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach. Like the discipline it covers, the scope of this trusted resource goes beyond drug indications and dosages to include the initial selection, proper administration, and monitoring of drugs.

The book also delves into psychosocial issues that affect compliance … topics related to a patient's ability to understand and manage often-complex therapy… and lifestyle changes that may reduce the need for drug therapy or improve pharmacotherapeutic outcomes. Pharmacotherapy delivers everything you need to provide safe, efficacious drug therapy across the full range of therapeutic categories.

FEATURES

• NEW! Expanded evidence-based recommendations
• NEW! Extended coverage of the timely issue of palliative care and pain medicine
• NEW! Important chapters on Pulmonary Hypertension, Disorders of Calcium and Phosphorus Homeostasis, and Multiple Myeloma,
• Outstanding pedagogy, including:
• “Key Concepts” highlighted in each chapter
• “Clinical Presentation” boxes summarize the most common disease signs and symptoms covered in each chapter
• “Clinical Controversies” boxes-presented in the Treatment sections of the disease-oriented chapters-examine the complicated issues faced by students and clinicians in providing drug therapy
• Clear therapeutic recommendations in each disease-specific chapter
• “Evaluation of Therapeutic Outcomes” boxes in each disease-specific chapter, containing key monitoring guidelines that facilitate the development of a pharmaceutical, nursing, or medical care plan

Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child

Marc Weissbluth

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One of the country's leading researchers updates his revolutionary approach to solving--and preventing--your children's sleep problems

Here Dr. Marc Weissbluth, a distinguished pediatrician and father of four, offers his groundbreaking program to ensure the best sleep for your child. In Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child, he explains with authority and reassurance his step-by-step regime for instituting beneficial habits within the framework of your child's natural sleep cycles. This valuable sourcebook contains brand new research that

- Pinpoints the way daytime sleep differs from night sleep and why both are important to your child
- Helps you cope with and stop the crybaby syndrome, nightmares, bedwetting, and more
- Analyzes ways to get your baby to fall asleep according to his internal clock--naturally
- Reveals the common mistakes parents make to get their children to sleep--including the inclination to rock and feed
- Explores the different sleep cycle needs for different temperaments--from quiet babies to hyperactive toddlers
- Emphasizes the significance of a nap schedule
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Rest is vital to your child's health growth and development. Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child outlines proven strategies that ensure good, healthy sleep for every age. Advises parents dealing with teenagers and their unique sleep problems

Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions

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This bestselling, full-color dictionary of health care terminology is well known for its combination of relevant, thorough definitions and vibrant color illustrations and line drawings that illuminate all subject areas. More than just a dictionary, you'll also find a comprehensive anatomy atlas, numerous useful appendices, and a new companion CD-ROM featuring a medical spellchecker, audio pronunciations, and English-Spanish phrase translations. The new 7th edition is thoroughly up to date with current clinical information and over 5,000 new definitions.

• Comprehensive, authoritative definitions - including major diseases, disorders, procedures, and drugs - offer the most accurate, complete information available.
• Nearly 2,500 colorful photographs and drawings illustrate all subject areas - more than 800 new!
• Large, clear type is easy to read.
• Pronunciations and eponyms for key entries assist the reader in learning and using terminology in everyday practice.
• British spellings of selected entries help users recognize alternate spellings.
• Helpful tables provide essential information at a glance.
• Color Atlas of Human Anatomy contains dozens of clearly labeled drawings.
• Hundreds of lab test definitions describe and explain key lab tests.
• A companion Evolve website provides hundreds of web links to help you find authoritative information online, as well as content updates and other helpful resources.

• 5,000 new definitions have been added, representing all areas of nursing, medicine, and the health-related professions, with special emphasis on definitions related to new drugs, health professions, changes in health care delivery, bioterrorism, and new technological developments.
• More than 10,000 definitions have been updated and revised to reflect current practice.
• All nursing diagnosis entries reflect the 2005-2006 NANDA terminology and the newest information for NIC and NOC.
• New and updated appendices cover JCAHO changes in documentation, functional health patterns, new nutritional information, and much more.
• Selected definitions - particularly those for major diseases, disorders, and procedures - have been expanded to enable the user to obtain detailed information quickly from a single source.
• Expanded definitions of over 70 additional conditions now contain full, detailed nursing process information.
• Updated, expanded drug entries include specific drugs currently on the market.
• New colored entry words and convenient thumb indexing make searching easier.
• All tables have been updated, and more than 800 illustrations have been replaced or updated.
• A new companion CD-ROM with helpful tools, including over 400 medical terminology questions, a printable Spanish-English phrasebook, an audio glossary containing pronunciations of over 25,000 terms, a full retail version of Medical Spellchecker software, and more.