Quick Look Nursing: Pathophysiology Pathophysiology
by Madara, Bernadette; Pomarico-Denino, VanessaEdition: 2nd
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Pub. Date: 2007-10-09
Publisher(s): Jones & Bartlett Learning
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Summary
Quick Look Nursing: Pathophysiology, Second Edition is designed to assist nursing students and practicing nurses with basic pathophysiology of common adult health problems likely to be encountered in either the inpatient or outpatient setting. Organized by a body system approach, each section begins with a brief review of anatomy and physiology and includes a listing of diagnostic measures pertinent to that system. Important pedagogical features: Critical thinking questions and multiple case studies are found in each chapter Quick look at chapter ahead Highlighted key points NCLEX-Style Questions!
Author Biography
Bernadette Madara, EdD, BC, APRN Associate Professor Southern connecticut State University New Haven, Connecticut Vanessa Pomarico-Denino, MSN, APRN Family Nurse Practitioner, Specializing in Women's Health Medical Associates of North Haven, LLC North Haven, Connecticut
Table of Contents
| Preface | p. ix |
| About the Authors | p. x |
| Acknowledgments | p. xi |
| Fluid and Electrolyte Balance | p. 1 |
| Fluid Balance | p. 3 |
| Electrolyte Balance: Part I | p. 10 |
| Electrolyte Balance: Part II | p. 15 |
| Acid-Base Balance | p. 25 |
| Part I Questions | p. 32 |
| Part I Answers | p. 35 |
| Immune Disorders | p. 37 |
| Immune Response | p. 39 |
| Infectious Microorganisms | p. 45 |
| Leukocytes | p. 51 |
| Antigens, Antibodies, and Immunity | p. 56 |
| Lyme Disease and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus | p. 62 |
| Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome | p. 67 |
| Part II Questions | p. 74 |
| Part II Answers | p. 78 |
| Anemias | p. 81 |
| Common Anemias | p. 83 |
| Thalassemia, Sickle Cell Anemia, and Pernicious Anemia | p. 91 |
| Part III Questions | p. 101 |
| Part III Answers | p. 103 |
| Nervous System | p. 105 |
| Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System | p. 107 |
| Altered Level of Consciousness and Increased Intracranial Pressure | p. 115 |
| Seizures and Infections of the Nervous System | p. 122 |
| Trauma to the Nervous System | p. 129 |
| Cerebrovascular Accident | p. 137 |
| Degenerative Disorders of the Nervous System | p. 144 |
| Part IV Questions | p. 150 |
| Part IV Answers | p. 155 |
| Endocrine System | p. 159 |
| Anatomy and Physiology of the Endocrine System | p. 161 |
| The Thyroid Gland | p. 167 |
| The Parathyroid Gland | p. 175 |
| Adrenal Physiology | p. 181 |
| Diabetes Mellitus | p. 188 |
| Part V Questions | p. 196 |
| Part V Answers | p. 200 |
| Respiratory System | p. 203 |
| Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System | p. 205 |
| Asthma | p. 214 |
| Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Pulmonary Emboli | p. 221 |
| Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema | p. 230 |
| Lung Cancer | p. 237 |
| Pneumonia and Atelectasis | p. 244 |
| Tuberculosis | p. 250 |
| Part VI Questions | p. 256 |
| Part VI Answers | p. 263 |
| Cardiovascular System | p. 267 |
| Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiovascular System: Part I | p. 269 |
| Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiovascular System: Part II | p. 274 |
| Dyslipidemias and Atherosclerosis | p. 281 |
| Coronary Artery Disease | p. 287 |
| Hypertension | p. 295 |
| Congestive Heart Failure | p. 303 |
| Dysrhythmias | p. 310 |
| Cardiomyopathies | p. 318 |
| Inflammatory Heart Disease | p. 325 |
| Valvular Problems | p. 333 |
| Vascular Disorders | p. 339 |
| Part VII Questions | p. 346 |
| Part VII Answers | p. 351 |
| Gastrointestinal System | p. 355 |
| Anatomy and Physiology of the Gastrointestinal System | p. 357 |
| Gastritis | p. 365 |
| Peptic Ulcer Disease | p. 372 |
| Irritable Bowel Syndrome | p. 380 |
| Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Part I | p. 387 |
| Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Part II | p. 391 |
| Diverticulitis | p. 396 |
| Intestinal Obstruction and Paralytic Ileus | p. 401 |
| Gastroenteritis: Part I | p. 407 |
| Gastroenteritis: Part II | p. 415 |
| Cancers of the Gastrointestinal Tract | p. 419 |
| Liver and Biliary Anatomy and Physiology | p. 427 |
| Hepatitis | p. 433 |
| Cirrhosis | p. 440 |
| Pancreatitis and Gallbladder Diseases | p. 447 |
| Celiac Disease | p. 455 |
| Part VIII Questions | p. 457 |
| Part VIII Answers | p. 463 |
| Renal System | p. 467 |
| Anatomy and Physiology of the Renal System | p. 469 |
| Urinary Tract Infections and Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome | p. 474 |
| Glomerulonephritis | p. 481 |
| Micturition and Incontinence | p. 487 |
| Renal Calculi and Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy | p. 493 |
| Renal Failure | p. 501 |
| Tubulointerstitial Disorders | p. 509 |
| Part IX Questions | p. 516 |
| Part IX Answers | p. 522 |
| Orthopedics | p. 525 |
| Bone Physiology | p. 527 |
| Osteoporosis | p. 534 |
| Arthritis | p. 541 |
| Low Back Pain | p. 550 |
| Part X Questions | p. 557 |
| Part X Answers | p. 562 |
| Glossary | p. 565 |
| References | p. 581 |
| Index | p. 587 |
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