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Understanding Medical Terms: A Guide for Pharmacy Practice, Second Edition (Pharmacy Education Ser.)
by Robert J. Holt Mary J. Stanaszek Walter F. StanaszekPREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITIONThe need for a thorough understanding of medical terminology has not diminished in the least for pharmacists and other health care practitioners in the five years between the publication of the first edition of this book and this second edition. If anything, it has become greater. The pharmacy profession has further solidified its clinical role in patient care, and pharmacists are more entrenched than ever before in the role of counselor and advisor to both patients and practitioners alike. For more than a few pharmacists, what not long ago was an occasional question from a physician about appropriate drug therapy has become regular consultation concerning the interaction of drugs with the patient, his life, and the many other therapies he may be facing. Pharmacy chains, which not long ago installed glass walls to separate the pharmacist from customers, have asked technicians to count pills while pharmacists are in continuous contact with the patient. Such practice changes have increased the demand for clinical knowledge among pharmacists, including a knowledge of medical terminology, and those demands have been passed on to the authors in preparation of the second edition of this book. While the role of the text is still to help pharmacists be more effective interpreters and counselors, some changes have been made in response to reader requests.
Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing
by Linda Williams Paula HopperEasy-to-read Nursing Care Plans feature the rationale for each action. Critical-thinking case studies and critical-thinking questions promote the transition from theory to practice. Geriatric content throughout familiarizes students with this important patient demographic. Learning tips promote understanding and retention of the material. End-of-chapter review questions with answers prepare students for chapter tests and for the NCLEX-PN. (Rationales are provided in the Student Resources on Davis Edge.) Nearly 2,000 NCLEX-style questions that align to Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing with page references. Pre-set assignments that correlate directly to textbook content and the Davis's Nursing Skills Videos for LPN/LVN. Comprehensive rationales for both correct and incorrect answers to promote in-depth understanding. Test-taking tips to prepare students for exams and build their confidence. All different question types, including those that students struggle with like alternate format, select all that apply (SATA), prioritization and ordered response. Responsive design for access from laptop, tablet, and mobile devices.
Understanding Medicinal Plants: Their Chemistry and Therapeutic Action
by Bryan HansonLearn how medicinal plants work from the chemical level upwardUnderstanding Medicinal Plants: Their Chemistry and Therapeutic Action is designed to teach the chemical concepts necessary to understand the actions of medicinal plants to people who are intimidated by chemistry. This beautifully illustrated, accessibly written guide explores the molecules of medicinal plants and the pharmacology behind their actions on the human body. The book will be valuable to non-science majors, biology majors, interested scientists of different disciplines, and practitioners and students of herbalism and complementary medicine.Understanding Medicinal Plants covers the essentials, including: understanding the symbolism of chemical structure bonding-and predicting useful properties important plant compounds isolation and purification of plant molecules drug delivery and action in the human body the chemistry of antioxidants identification of plant molecules Interest in alternative medicine and herbal products has never been higher than it is now. Understanding Medicinal Plants aims for the middle ground between technical manuals for highly trained individuals and books for the general public that may oversimplify the material. This introductory work provides you with a wealth of suggested reading materials, tables, figures, and illustrations. Three case studies illustrate specific plant drugs and their molecular constituents. This resource also provides an extensive glossary for easy reference. In Understanding Medicinal Plants, you will find a lexicon of medicinally important chemical families found in plants to help you identify and understand the role of constituents such as: alkaloids flavonoids coumarins glycosides amino acids lignans tannins and many moreUnderstanding Medicinal Plants enriches your knowledge of the science behind herbalism and increases your savvy as a consumer of herbal products. This sourcebook will help you better understand the debates about the regulation of medicinal plants and related health care policy debates. With this book, you will be able to interpret media hype about medicinal plants with greater confidence.
Understanding Medicines Management for Nursing Students (Transforming Nursing Practice Series)
by Simon Young Ben Pitcher Paul DeslandesUnderstanding medicines management is central to the nursing role. As a nurse, you will need to make informed decisions about medicine use and optimisation, tailored to each patient. This book equips you with the theoretical and practical foundation to do just that. It covers all key components of medicines management, using a scenario-based approach to illustrate how each topic relates to your practice. Key features · Fully mapped to the NMC standards of proficiency for registered nurses (2018) · Scenarios and activities help you to translate the theory into nursing practice · Acts as a stepping stone to support your readiness to undertake a prescribing qualification upon registration
Understanding Medicines Management for Nursing Students (Transforming Nursing Practice Series)
by Simon Young Ben Pitcher Paul DeslandesUnderstanding medicines management is central to the nursing role. As a nurse, you will need to make informed decisions about medicine use and optimisation, tailored to each patient. This book equips you with the theoretical and practical foundation to do just that. It covers all key components of medicines management, using a scenario-based approach to illustrate how each topic relates to your practice. Key features · Fully mapped to the NMC standards of proficiency for registered nurses (2018) · Scenarios and activities help you to translate the theory into nursing practice · Acts as a stepping stone to support your readiness to undertake a prescribing qualification upon registration
Understanding Medicines Management for Nursing Students (Transforming Nursing Practice Series)
by Paul Deslandes Ben Pitcher Simon YoungUnderstanding medicines management is central to the nursing role. As a nurse, you will need to make informed decisions about medicine use and optimisation that′s tailored to each patient in your care. This book equips you with the theoretical and practical foundations to do just that. It covers the key components of medicines management for all fields, using a scenario-based approach to illustrate how each topic relates to your real-life practice . Key features · Fully mapped to the NMC standards of proficiency for registered nurses (2018) · Scenarios and activities help you to translate the theory into evidence-based practice, from injections and dosing to safety and ethics. · Now with new discussions on medicines adherence, access to medicines, cultural competence and treating children. · Acts as a stepping stone to support your readiness to undertake a prescribing qualification upon registration
Understanding Medicines Management for Nursing Students (Transforming Nursing Practice Series)
by Paul Deslandes Ben Pitcher Simon YoungUnderstanding medicines management is central to the nursing role. As a nurse, you will need to make informed decisions about medicine use and optimisation that′s tailored to each patient in your care. This book equips you with the theoretical and practical foundations to do just that. It covers the key components of medicines management for all fields, using a scenario-based approach to illustrate how each topic relates to your real-life practice . Key features · Fully mapped to the NMC standards of proficiency for registered nurses (2018) · Scenarios and activities help you to translate the theory into evidence-based practice, from injections and dosing to safety and ethics. · Now with new discussions on medicines adherence, access to medicines, cultural competence and treating children. · Acts as a stepping stone to support your readiness to undertake a prescribing qualification upon registration
Understanding Mental Disorders Due To Medical Conditions Or Substance Abuse: What Every Therapist Should Know
by Ghazi AsaadThis text is a unique handbook that will heighten the awareness of all mental health professionals and students toward organic factors in mental illness.
Understanding Mental Health Apps: An Applied Psychosocial Perspective (Palgrave Studies in Cyberpsychology)
by Darren Ellis Ian Tucker Lewis GoodingsThis is the first book to look exclusively from at the use of MHapps from an applied psychosocial perspective. Much of the academic literature on MHapps in psychology focuses on the clinical efficacy of using apps (e.g., depression reduction as result of using a certain app) and will typically report on the use of randomised controlled trials (or a similar method) to illustrate the use of apps as a tool for improving a psychological condition. Therefore, the main benefit of this book is that it recognises the impact of apps from a social perspective and will aim to show how everyday forms of distress are embedded in the use of these apps and the broader set of relations that constitute people’s everyday lives. The content of this book will identify how an applied social perspective can offer insight into the power of apps to shape our sense of ourselves and of others. This book will be of use to educators and students in psychology, sociology, health studies, media studies andcultural studies.
Understanding Mental Health Care: Critical Issues In Practice
by Marc RobertsPractitioner-focused, essential reading for students of mental health, this dynamic book provides a critical overview of current issues in mental health practice. It offers concrete guidance on navigating and evaluating different approaches to mental health care, giving crucial space to approaches which put the service user at the heart of care provision and recovery. Tackling the complex and challenging, Understanding Mental Health: Guides students through the landscape of mental health care through detailed case studies that situate practice and bring theory to life Provides a thorough introduction to critical issues through sign-posted chapter aims, concept summaries and activities
Understanding Mental Health Care: Critical Issues In Practice
by Marc RobertsPractitioner-focused, essential reading for students of mental health, this dynamic book provides a critical overview of current issues in mental health practice. It offers concrete guidance on navigating and evaluating different approaches to mental health care, giving crucial space to approaches which put the service user at the heart of care provision and recovery. Tackling the complex and challenging, Understanding Mental Health: Guides students through the landscape of mental health care through detailed case studies that situate practice and bring theory to life Provides a thorough introduction to critical issues through sign-posted chapter aims, concept summaries and activities
Understanding Mental Health Practice (Transforming Nursing Practice Series)
by Mark HaithMental health is a vast and fascinating subject but knowing where to begin can be challenging. This book focuses on the fundamentals of mental health care. It is packed full of ‘need-to-know’ information that will help students understand what is meant by mental health and wellbeing, be aware of the common mental health problems, as well as the typical interventions and treatment options available. The book focuses in on the most essential knowledge providing the ideal starting point for anyone looking to gain an initial understanding of mental health.
Understanding Mental Health Practice for Adult Nursing Students (Transforming Nursing Practice Series)
by Steve TrenowethAs an adult nurse you will come into contact with a wide-range of service users during your practice. Whilst your focus might be on the physical problem that brought them to you, understanding their mental health is also a key part of your role and important to treating people effectively. This book will give you practical guidance on how to respond to the needs of those in your care who face mental health challenges, helping you be more prepared and be able to deliver person-centred care confidently. Key features · Fully mapped to the new NMC standards of proficiency for registered nurses (2018) · Case studies, activities and other learning features help you translate the theory to practice · A practical guide to help you achieve the proficiencies required of you by the NMC
Understanding Mental Health Practice for Adult Nursing Students (Transforming Nursing Practice Series)
by Steve TrenowethAs an adult nurse you will come into contact with a wide-range of service users during your practice. Whilst your focus might be on the physical problem that brought them to you, understanding their mental health is also a key part of your role and important to treating people effectively. This book will give you practical guidance on how to respond to the needs of those in your care who face mental health challenges, helping you be more prepared and be able to deliver person-centred care confidently. Key features · Fully mapped to the new NMC standards of proficiency for registered nurses (2018) · Case studies, activities and other learning features help you translate the theory to practice · A practical guide to help you achieve the proficiencies required of you by the NMC
Understanding Mental Illness: A Comprehensive Guide to Mental Health Disorders for Family and Friends
by Carlin Barnes Marketa WillsGet the straight facts about mental illness from two Harvard trained psychiatrists. More than 40 million people in the US suffer from mental health problems—yet less than half receive adequate care and treatment. Even in the 21st century with the most advanced medical care in the world, social stigma still surrounds psychiatric problems, and this, combined with a lack of understanding, perpetuates a national mental health crisis affecting those in need and their families. Ignoring and/or being unaware of a problem can have devastating effects in our families and for society at large—many people living with mental illness go untreated, and as a result, people with untreated mental illnesses make up one third of the nation’s homeless population and can be imprisoned. To meet these challenges, Dr. Carlin Barnes and Dr. Marketa Wills have written this necessary and comprehensive, practical guide to educate and help everyone better understand mental health. Each chapter offers insights and wisdom concerning a variety of psychiatric conditions, including: Mood disordersAnxiety disordersPersonality disordersSubstance abuse issuesEating disordersWomen’s mental health issuesSuicide in AmericaGeriatric mental healthProfessional athletes and mental healthAnd more Armed with this knowledge, you and your loved one can better appreciate the real struggles at hand, and as a result, seek the proper care needed.
Understanding Neighbourhood Dynamics
by Nick Bailey Duncan Maclennan Ludi Simpson Maarten Van Ham David ManleyThis rare interdisciplinary combination of research into neighbourhood dynamics and effects attempts to unravel the complex relationship between disadvantaged neighbourhoods and the life outcomes of the residents who live therein. It seeks to overcome the notorious difficulties of establishing an empirical causal relationship between living in a disadvantaged area and the poorer health and well-being often found in such places. There remains a widespread belief in neighbourhood effects: that living in a poorer area can adversely affect residents' life chances. These chapters caution that neighbourhood effects cannot be fully understood without a profound understanding of the changes to, and selective mobility into and out of, these areas. Featuring fresh research findings from a number of countries and data sources, including from the UK, Australia, Sweden and the USA, this book offers fresh perspectives on neighbourhood choice and dynamics, as well as new material for social scientists, geographers and policy makers alike. It enriches neighbourhood effects research with insights from the closely related, but currently largely separate, literature on neighbourhood dynamics.
Understanding Neurology: A Problem-Oriented Approach (Medical Understanding Ser.)
by John GreeneThis book takes a problem-oriented approach to the evaluation of common symptoms presenting to medical students. It begins with guidance in history taking and examination leading the student on to neurological examination. The following sections outline all the common presenting symptoms, such as forgetfulness, dizziness or pain, and relate them to
Understanding Neuropsychiatric Disorders: Insights from Neuroimaging
by Martha E. Shenton Bruce I. TuretskyAn informative and comprehensive review from the leading researchers in the field, this book provides a complete one-stop guide to neuroimaging techniques and their application to a wide range of neuropsychiatric disorders. For each disorder or group of disorders, separate chapters review the most up-to-date findings from structural imaging, functional imaging and/or molecular imaging. Each section ends with an overview from a internationally-renowned luminary in the field, addressing the question of 'What do we know and where are we going?' Richly illustrated throughout, each chapter includes a 'summary box', providing readers with explicit take-home messages. This is an essential resource for clinicians, researchers and trainees who want to learn how neuroimaging tools lead to new discoveries about brain and behaviour associations in neuropsychiatric disorders.
Understanding Nursing Research: Building an Evidence Based Practice
by Jennifer Gray Susan GroveEdition after edition, Burns & Grove’s Understanding Nursing Research: Building an Evidence-Based Practice has been known as a leading textbook of nursing research for evidence-based practice (EBP). Now under the authorship of Drs. Grove and Gray, this streamlined and enhanced 7th edition gives you even sharper insights into understanding, appraising, and applying published research for evidence-based nursing practice. Known for its authoritative content, time-tested systematic approach, and unique research example format ― the new edition of this bestselling textbook includes an enhanced EBP focus, new content on the emerging trend of mixed-methods research, and a spotlight on need-to-know information to equip you to apply the latest evidence to your clinical practice.
Understanding Nursing and Healthcare Research: An Introduction For Nurses And Healthcare Practitioners
by Valerie Smith Michael Coughlan Patricia CroninThis book focuses on enabling students to understand what research is, why it is relevant in healthcare and how it should be applied in practice. It takes the reader step by step through the research process, from choosing research questions through to searching the literature, analysing findings and presenting the final piece of work. Key features of the book are: Tips for the best practice when reading and critiquing research. Activities to test your knowledge. Key points which highlight the important topics. A companion website which includes a critical appraisal tool to use when assessing papers, multiple choice questions and free SAGE journal articles for students. Seminar plans and PowerPoint slides are provided to support lecturers in their teaching. It is essential reading for all undergraduate students of nursing, midwifery and healthcare.
Understanding Nutrition (Thirteenth Edition)
by Eleanor Noss Whitney Sharon Rady RolfesThis best-selling introductory nutrition text is praised for its approachable narrative, engaging presentation, and careful explanations. The new Thirteenth Edition of Whitney and Rolfes' UNDERSTANDING NUTRITION takes the study of nutrition to a new level with an integrated pedagogy and an emphasis on active learning, assignable content, and integrated resources. From its beautiful and carefully developed art program to its strong science base, contemporary coverage, and market-leading supplements, the Thirteenth Edition of UNDERSTANDING NUTRITION connects with its readers and continues to set the standard for texts in this market. This text includes 20 chapters beginning with core nutrition topics, such as diet planning, macronutrients, vitamins and minerals, and following with chapters on diet and health, fitness, life span nutrition, food safety, and world hunger. UNDERSTANDING NUTRITION connects with students--engaging them as it teaches the basic concepts and applications of nutrition.
Understanding OCD: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
by Dean Mckay Eric A. Storch Adam B. Lewin Jennifer Park Brittany Rudy Caleb Lack Carly Johnco Gary Geffken Joseph Mcguire Joseph Mcnamara Lisa Bateman Marni Jacob Michael Sulkowski Robert SellesGiving a full overview of childhood obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and discussing all major treatment options, including cognitive behavioural therapy and medication, this guide provides the essential information that families, teachers, caregivers, clinicians and mental health professionals need in order to understand and treat childhood OCD. It covers origins, symptoms and related illnesses and explains how OCD is diagnosed. The book also suggests ways to maximise the outcomes of treatment, what to do when treatment doesn't work, and how to help manage OCD in children at school and in the home.
Understanding PTMs in Neurodegenerative Diseases (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology #1382)
by Victor Corasolla CarregariThis new volume, a part of the Proteomics, Metabolomics, Interactomics and Systems Biology series, will explain how proteomic studies of post-translational modifications (PTMs) can be applied to neurodegenerative diseases and relevant studies. The goal of the book is to increase awareness among researchers about how PTMs may be helpful in understanding mechanisms in various neurodegenerative diseases through proteomic studies. This book will serve as a tool for those who want to begin work in the proteomics field and explore how to implement PTMs studies into their work. Chapter authors will describe different PTMs enrichment methods developed by experts in the field so that researchers may learn to apply these methods and techniques to new studies. Divided into three sections, chapters will cover sample preparation, data quality, enrichment techniques, guidelines on how to analyze PTMs, and explain the role of PTMs and different brain diseases. Among those topics includes will be brain cancer, SLA disease, Parkinsons disease, muscular dystrophies, and schizophrenia. This volume will be useful for researchers and students studying brain and neurodegenerative diseases who are interested in delving into work with proteomic studies and PTMs.
Understanding Pain
by Fernando CerveroIf you touch something hot, it hurts. You snatch your hand away from the hot thing immediately. Obviously. But what is really happening, biologically--and emotionally? In Understanding Pain, Fernando Cervero explores the mechanisms and the meaning of pain. You touch something hot and your brain triggers a reflex action that causes you to withdraw your hand, protecting you from injury. That kind of pain, Cervero explains, is actually good for us; it acts as an alarm that warns us of danger and keeps us away from harm. But, Cervero tells us, not all pain is good for you. There is another kind of pain that is more like a curse: chronic pain that is not related to injury. This is the kind of pain that fills pain clinics and makes life miserable. Cervero describes current research into the mysteries of chronic pain and efforts to develop more effective treatments. Cervero reminds us that pain is the most common reason for people to seek medical attention, but that it remains a biological enigma. It is protective, but not always. Its effects are not only sensory but also emotional. There is no way to measure it objectively, no test that comes back positive for pain; the only way a medical professional can gauge pain is by listening to the patient's description of it. The idea of pain as a test of character or a punishment to be borne is changing; prevention and treatment of pain are increasingly important to researchers, clinicians, and patients. Cervero's account brings us closer to understanding the meaning of pain.
Understanding Pain: Exploring the Perception of Pain
by Fernando CerveroAn expert explores the nature of pain: why it hurts and why some pain is good and some pain is bad.If you touch something hot, it hurts. You snatch your hand away from the hot thing immediately. Obviously. But what is really happening, biologically—and emotionally? In Understanding Pain, Fernando Cervero explores the mechanisms and the meaning of pain. You touch something hot and your brain triggers a reflex action that causes you to withdraw your hand, protecting you from injury. That kind of pain, Cervero explains, is actually good for us; it acts as an alarm that warns us of danger and keeps us away from harm. But, Cervero tells us, not all pain is good for you. There is another kind of pain that is more like a curse: chronic pain that is not related to injury. This is the kind of pain that fills pain clinics and makes life miserable. Cervero describes current research into the mysteries of chronic pain and efforts to develop more effective treatments. Cervero reminds us that pain is the most common reason for people to seek medical attention, but that it remains a biological enigma. It is protective, but not always. Its effects are not only sensory but also emotional. There is no way to measure it objectively, no test that comes back positive for pain; the only way a medical professional can gauge pain is by listening to the patient's description of it. The idea of pain as a test of character or a punishment to be borne is changing; prevention and treatment of pain are increasingly important to researchers, clinicians, and patients. Cervero's account brings us closer to understanding the meaning of pain.