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!

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

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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