Pathophysiology made incredibly visual! / / clinical editor, Theresa Capriotti

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910816756503321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania] : , : Wolters Kluwer, , 2017; ©2017
• ISBN: 1-4963-4967-9; 1-4963-4966-0
• Edizione: [Third edition.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (844 pages) : illustrations, photographs
• Disciplina: 616.070222
• Soggetti: Physiology, Pathological
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Includes index.
• Nota di contenuto: Chapter 1: The basics -- Chapter 2: Cardiovascular disorders -- Chapter 3: Respiratory disorders -- Chapter 4: Neurologic disorders -- Chapter 5: Gastrointestinal disorders -- Chapter 6: Musculoskeletal disorders -- Chapter 7: Hematologic disorders -- Chapter 8: Immune disorders -- Chapter 9: Endocrine disorders -- Chapter 10: Kidney and urological disorders -- Chapter 11: Integumentary disorders -- Chapter 12: Reproductive disorders
• Sommario/riassunto: Know the how and why of common conditions--and assess them accurately--with the newly updated Pathophysiology Made Incredibly Visual, 3rd Edition .Fully illustrated in the popular Made Incredibly Visual style, this essential guide offers easy-to-follow explanations for the causes and mechanisms of numerous common disorders, listing symptoms and indications for each. Use this as the perfect study guide for the NCLEX® or certification exam, to support class materials, and to absorb the pathophysiology principles every nurse needs to know. Absorb the expert wisdom and insights of this invaluable guide . . .Walks you through the development stages of numerous diseases and disorders , illustrating their cellular process, symptoms, and effects on tissue and organs. Explains cell parts and their functions , as well as cell division, adaptation, injury, and stress and disease. Hundreds of photos, illustrations, and diagrams explaining key concepts and providing clear direction on how to recognize common conditions. ; Supports accurate diagnosis and treatment - Common disorders for each major body system, such as: Cardiovascular - Acute coronary syndromes, aortic aneurysms, cardiomyopathy. Respiratory - ARDS, asthma, chronic bronchitis, lung cancer. Neurologic - Alzheimer's, cerebral aneurysm, migraine headaches, Gastrointestinal - Cholecystitis, cirrhosis, Crohn's disease, Musculoskeletal - Carpal tunnel syndrome, herniated disk, osteoarthritis. Hematologic - Anemia, leukemia, sickle cell disease, Immune - AIDS, allergic rhinitis, rheumatoid arthritis, Endocrine - Adrenal hypofunction, diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome, Renal - Acute renal failure, acute tubular necrosis, pyelonephritis, Integumentary - Acne, burns, pressure ulcers, Reproductive - Breast, cervical, ovarian, and prostate cancer. Special chapter features: Vision Quest - End-of-chapter quizzes in the form of puzzles, riddles, and multiple-choice questions, to help you retain vital information, Risky business - Risk factors to be aware of while treating each condition, How it happens - The physiological process that creates a particular condition, What to look for - A list of symptoms for each condition, Age-old story - Discusses how a condition develops and presents, according to the patient's age, Memory board - Visual tricks that help you remember vital concepts and key treatments