Practice Guidelines for Family Nurse Practitioners

by Fenstermacher, Karen; Hudson, Barbara Toni

• ISBN13: 9780721686967
• ISBN10: 0721686966
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-02-01
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div

Summary

This portable reference addresses all common primary care conditions and their respective signs and symptoms. Expert nurse practitioners describe the latest diagnostic methods, treatment options and drug therapies. This manual features separate chapters on specific populations, including geriatric and paediatric patients and patients with psychiatric conditions. Numerous tables detailing symptoms, physical assessment findings and possible diagnoses make reference easy.

Table of Contents

History and Physical Examination	1	(14)
Psychiatric Disorders	15	(22)
Geriatric Assessment	37	(20)
Skin Disorders	57	(20)
Respiratory Tract and Related Eye and Ear Disorders	77	(36)
Cardiovascular Disorders	113	(34)
Vascular and Blood Disorders	147	(16)
Abdominal Disorders	163	(16)
Musculoskeletal Examination	179	(32)
Neurologic Examination	211	(22)
Endocrine Disorders	233	(34)
Common Urinary Tract Disorders	267	(16)
Gynecologic Assessment	283	(50)
Pediatric Assessment	333	(74)
APPENDIXES
Appendix A Agency/Association Resources	373	(11)
Appendix B Food Sources for Selected Nutrients	384	(2)
Appendix C Temperature Conversion	386	(1)
Appendix D Tanner's Sexual Maturity Rating	386	(2)
Appendix E Peak Expiratory Flow Rate	388	(3)
Appendix F Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)	391	(1)
Appendix G Health Appraisal and Risk Factors and Anticipatory Guidance/Counseling	392	(7)
Appendix H Dietary Supplements	399	(1)
Appendix I Pain Management Guidelines	400	(3)
Appendix J Herbal Therapy	403	(3)
Appendix K Suggested Hospital Admission Orders	406	(1)
References	407	(3)
Index	410