BookNancy C. Tkacs, Linda L. Herrmann, Randall L. Johnson.
Summary: This advanced physiology and pathophysiology text is designed to address the specific learning needs of future nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other advanced healthcare providers caring for patients across the lifespan. Focusing on practical applications of physiology, it facilitates in-depth understanding of important pathophysiological concepts as they relate to major disorders commonly seen in clinical practice and includes comprehensive pediatric and geriatric considerations. This knowledge is crucial to providing the foundation required to be an informed and confident clinical decision maker.
Contents:
The foundational concepts of clinical practice
Chemical and biochemical foundations
Molecular biology, genetics, and genetic diseases
Cell physiology and pathophysiology
Infectious disease
The immune system and leukocyte function
Neoplasia
Blood and clotting
Circulation
Heart
Lungs
Kidneys
Gastrointestinal tract
Liver
Nervous system
Musculoskeletal system
Endocrine system
List of abbreviations.
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