BRS Physiology Cases and Problems

by Costanzo, Linda S.

• ISBN13: 9780781760782
• ISBN10: 078176078X
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-04-13
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

BRS Physiology Cases and Problems, Second Edition includes 56 case-based problems and questions that encourage medical students to integrate, problem solve, and think critically. Organized by body system, each chapter provides case studies, questions, and problems followed by complete explanations and solutions including diagrams, graphs, and charts. The book contains most relevant medical physiology and pathophysiology information, and integrates complex information across organ systems. It is helpful for traditional course material and a valuable tool for a clinical vignette review in preparation for the USMLE Step 1 exam. This revised and updated edition includes new cases and more illustrations.

Author Biography

Linda S. Costanzo has been a physiology professor for 25 years on the faculty of Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Medicine.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xi
Cellular and Autonomic Physiology	p. 1
Permeability and Simple Diffusion	p. 2
Osmolarity, Osmotic Pressure, and Osmosis	p. 6
Nernst Equation and Equilibrium Potentials	p. 13
Primary Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis	p. 19
Epidural Anesthesia: Effect of Lidocaine on Nerve Action Potentials	p. 24
Multiple Sclerosis: Myelin and Conduction Velocity	p. 28
Myasthenia Gravis: Neuromuscular Transmission	p. 32
Pheochromocytoma: Effects of Catecholamines	p. 36
Shy-Drager Syndrome: Central Autonomic Failure	p. 42
Cardiovascular Physiology	p. 47
Essential Cardiovascular Calculations	p. 48
Ventricular Pressure-Volume Loops	p. 57
Responses to Changes in Posture	p. 64
Cardiovascular Responses to Exercise	p. 69
Renovascular Hypertension: The Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System	p. 76
Hypovolemic Shock: Regulation of Blood Pressure	p. 81
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension: Right Ventricular Failure	p. 88
Myocardial Infarction: Left Ventricular Failure	p. 93
Aortic Stenosis	p. 99
Atrioventricular Conduction Block	p. 103
Respiratory Physiology	p. 107
Essential Respiratory Calculations: Lung Volumes, Dead Space, and Alveolar Ventilation	p. 108
Essential Respiratory Calculations: Gases and Gas Exchange	p. 114
Ascent to High Altitude	p. 120
Asthma: Obstructive Lung Disease	p. 126
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	p. 136
Interstitial Fibrosis: Restrictive Lung Disease	p. 142
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning	p. 148
Pneumothorax	p. 153
Renal and Acid-Base Physiology	p. 157
Essential Calculations in Renal Physiology	p. 158
Essential Calculations in Acid-Base Physiology	p. 165
Glucosuria: Diabetes Mellitus	p. 172
Hyperaldosteronism: Conn's Syndrome	p. 177
Central Diabetes Insipidus	p. 186
Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone	p. 194
Metabolic Acidosis: Diabetic Ketoacidosis	p. 198
Metabolic Acidosis: Diarrhea	p. 205
Metabolic Acidosis: Methanol Poisoning	p. 209
Metabolic Alkalosis: Vomiting	p. 213
Respiratory Acidosis: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	p. 220
Respiratory Alkalosis: Hysterical Hyperventilation	p. 224
Gastrointestinal Physiology	p. 229
Malabsorption of Carbohydrates: Lactose Intolerance	p. 230
Peptic Ulcer Disease: Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome	p. 235
Peptic Ulcer Disease: Helicobacter pylori Infection	p. 243
Secretory Diarrhea: Escherichia coli Infection	p. 247
Bile Acid Deficiency: Ileal Resection	p. 251
Endocrine and Reproductive Physiology	p. 257
Galactorrhea and Amenorrhea: Prolactinoma	p. 258
Hyperthyroidism: Graves' Disease	p. 262
Hypothyroidism: Autoimmune Thyroiditis	p. 269
Adrenocortical Excess: Cushing's Syndrome	p. 273
Adrenocortical Insufficiency: Addison's Disease	p. 280
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: 21[beta]-Hydroxylase Deficiency	p. 285
Primary Hyperparathyroidism	p. 288
Humoral Hypercalcemia of Malignancy	p. 292
Hyperglycemia: Type I Diabetes Mellitus	p. 296
Primary Amenorrhea: Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome	p. 301
Male Hypogonadism: Kallmann's Syndrome	p. 305
Male Pseudohermaphroditism: 5[alpha]-Reductase Deficiency	p. 308
Appendix	p. 313
Index	p. 315
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