Quick Look Nursing: Pathophysiology

- Addresses the need for a clear, succinct discussion of selected pathological processes.- Portable design allows easy use in any clinical setting.- A diagram, table, or chart accompanies each disease process discussed.- Pertinent web addresses are provided to give the most current information possible about each topic.- Overview of physiological processes refreshes previously learned material and provides a basis for understanding complex material.- Body system approach addresses major health problems of adults.

Dedication

v

About the Authors

xi

Preface

xiii

Part I Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Suzanne MacAvoy

Fluid Balance

2

(4)

Electrolyte Balance: Part I

6

(2)

Electrolyte Balance: Part II

8

(3)

Acid-Base Balance

11

(7)

Questions

14

(1)

Answers

15

(3)

Part II Immune Disorders

Bernadette R. Madara

Immune Response

18

(3)

Infectious Microorganisms

21

(3)

Leukocytes

24

(2)

Antigens, Antibodies, and Immunity

26

(3)

Lyme Disease and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

29

(2)

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

31

(7)

Questions

34

(2)

Answers

36

(2)

Part III Anemias

Eileen M. Crutchlow

Common Anemias

38

(3)

Thalassemia, Sickle Cell Anemia, and Pernicious Anemia

41

(7)

Questions

45

(1)

Answers

46

(2)

Part IV Nervous System

Pamela J. Dudac

Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System

48

(4)

Altered Level of Consciousness and Increased Intracranial Pressure

52

(4)

Seizures and Infections of the Nervous System

56

(3)

Trauma to the Nervous System

59

(4)

Cerebrovascular Accident

63

(4)

Degenerative Disorders of the Nervous System

67

(9)

Questions

70

(2)

Answers

72

(4)

Part V Endocrine System

Suzanne MacAvoy

Pamela J. Dudac

Anatomy and Physiology of the Endocrine System

76

(3)

Thyroid

79

(3)

Parathyroid

82

(2)

Adrenal Physiology

84

(3)

Diabetes Mellitus

87

(9)

Questions

91

(2)

Answers

93

(3)

Part VI Respiratory System

Bernadette R. Madara

Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System

96

(3)

Asthma

99

(3)

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Pulmonary Emboli

102

(3)

Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema

105

(3)

Lung Cancer

108

(3)

Pneumonia and Atelectasis

111

(3)

Tuberculosis

114

(8)

Questions

117

(2)

Answers

119

(3)

Part VII Cardiovascular System

Pamela J. Dudac

Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiovascular System: Part I

122

(3)

Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiovascular System: Part II

125

(3)

Dyslipidemias and Atherosclerosis

128

(3)

Coronary Artery Disease

131

(4)

Hypertension

135

(4)

Congestive Heart Failure

139

(3)

Dysrhythmias

142

(3)

Cardiomyopathies

145

(4)

Inflammatory Heart Disease

149

(4)

Valvular Problems

153

(3)

Vascular Disorders

156

(8)

Questions

159

(2)

Answers

161

(3)

Part VIII Gastrointestinal System

Eileen M. Crutchlow

Anatomy and Physiology of the Gastrointestinal System

164

(4)

Gastritis

168

(4)

Peptic Ulcer Disease

172

(4)

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

176

(4)

Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Part I

180

(3)

Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Part II

183

(3)

Diverticulitis

186

(3)

Intestinal Obstruction and Paralytic Ileus

189

(2)

Gastroenteritis: Part I

191

(3)

Gastroenteritis: Part I)

194

(3)

Cancers of the Gastrointestinal Tract

197

(4)

Liver and Biliary Anatomy and Physiology

201

(4)

Hepatitis

205

(3)

Cirrhosis

208

(4)

Pancreatitis and Gallbladder Diseases

212

(10)

Questions

215

(3)

Answers

218

(4)

Part IX Renal System

Bernadette R. Madara

Anatomy and Physiology of the Renal System

222

(2)

Urinary Tract Infections and Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome

224

(3)

Glomerulonephritis

227

(3)

Micturition and Incontinence

230

(3)

Renal Calculi and Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy

233

(3)

Renal Failure

236

(3)

Tubulointerstitial Disorders

239

(7)

Questions

242

(2)

Answers

244

(2)

Part X Orthopedics

Suzanne MacAvoy

Bone Physiology

246

(3)

Osteoporosis

249

(3)

Arthritis

252

(4)

Low Back Pain

256

(7)

Questions

260

(2)

Answers

262

(1)

References

263

(4)

Index

267

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