Pathophysiology for the Health Professions - Brossura

Gould, Barbara E.; Buttle, Gwen

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1416025820 ISBN 13: 9781416025825

Casa editrice: W B Saunders Co, 2006

Riassunto

Completely new, this Study Guide to accompany Pathophysiology for the Health Professions is written to aid students in the comprehension of pathophysiology. The material is presented in an engaging format that allows students to apply the knowledge they have gained from the core text. The material offers a wide range of activities, including labeling exercises, timed quizzes, complex questions focused on definitions and rationale/application, crossword puzzles, challenge assignments, and case studies.

• Short, timed quizzes test knowledge of abbreviations, acronyms, and drugs.
• Complex Questions (definitions, rationale/ application, fill-in-blank) enable students to apply their knowledge to more complex situations.
• Short, Timed Quizzes test students' knowledge of the more factually-based aspects of pathophysiology.
• Crossword Puzzles on six selected topics allow students to use and become more familiar with their vocabulary.
• Challenge Assignments that involve medical history, sample drug orders, genetics, and research give students more familiarity with items they'll encounter in their careers
• Case Studies challenge students to apply their knowledge to real life scenarios.
• Labeling exercises (unmarked diagrams/charts) challenge students to recall and submit information.

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Contenuti

Section I Basic Concepts of Disease Processes
1. Introduction to Pathophysiology
2. Inflammation and Healing
3. Immunity and Abnormal Responses
4. Infection
5. Neoplasm
6. Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Imbalances

Section II The Effects of Altered Status/Growth and Development of Disease Process
7. Congenital and Genetic Disorders
8. Diseases Associated with Adolescence
9. The Relationship Between Pregnancy and Disease
10. Aging and Disease Processes
11. Effects of Immobility
12. The Influence of Stress
13. Pain
14. Substance Abuse
15. Environmental Hazards
16. Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Selected Therapies

Section III Pathophysiology of the Systems
17. Blood and Lymphatic Disorders
18. Cardiovascular Disorders
19. Respiratory Disorders
20. Digestive System Disorders
21. Urinary System Disorders
22. Acute Neurologic Disorders
23. Chronic Neurologic Disorders
24. Disorders of the Eye and Ear
25. Endocrine Disorders
26. Musculoskeletal Disorders
27. Skin Disorders
28. Reproductive System Disorders

Appendices
Ready Reference 1 Conversion Tables
Ready Reference 2 Anatomic Terms
Ready Reference 3 Common Abbreviations and Acronyms
Ready Reference 4 Common Diagnostic Tests
Ready Reference 5 Example of a Medical History New!
Ready Reference 6 Disease Index New!
Ready Reference 7 Drug Index New!
Ready Reference 8 Additional Resources

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Product Description

Book by Gould MEd Barbara E Buttle RN SScN MEd Gwen

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: W B Saunders Co
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1416025820
• ISBN 13: 9781416025825
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 240
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: LSWR Group; b.criscuolo@lswr.it; ; Via Spadolini, 7; Milano; Italia