Pathophysiology Made Incredibly Easy

Pathophysiology Made Incredibly Easy

<DIV>Know the how and why of common conditions—and assess them accurately—with the newly updated <B>Pathophysiology Made Incredibly Visual, 3rd Edition</B> .<BR /><BR />Fully illustrated in the popular <B>Made Incredibly Visual</B> 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.<BR /><BR /><B>Absorb the expert wisdom and insights of this invaluable guide . . .</B><BR /><ul><li><B>Walks you through the development stages of numerous diseases and disorders</B> , illustrating their cellular process, symptoms, and effects on tissue and organs</li></ul><li>Explains cell parts and their functions</B> , as well as cell division, adaptation, injury, and stress and disease</li><li><B>Hundreds of photos, illustrations, and diagrams</B> explaining key concepts and providing clear direction on how to recognize common conditions</li><li><B>Supports accurate diagnosis and treatment</B> – Common disorders for each major body system, such as:<ul><li><B>Cardiovascular</B> – Acute coronary syndromes, aortic aneurysms, cardiomyopathy</li><li><B>Respiratory</B> – ARDS, asthma, chronic bronchitis, lung cancer</li><li><B>Neurologic</B> – Alzheimer’s, cerebral aneurysm, migraine headaches</li><li><B>Gastrointestinal</B> – Cholecystitis, cirrhosis, Crohn’s disease</li><li><B>Musculoskeletal</B> – Carpal tunnel syndrome, herniated disk, osteoarthritis</li><li><B>Hematologic</B> – Anemia, leukemia, sickle cell disease</li><li><B>Immune</B> – AIDS, allergic rhinitis, rheumatoid arthritis</li><li><B>Endocrine</B> – Adrenal hypofunction, diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome</li><li><B>Renal</B> – Acute renal failure, acute tubular necrosis, pyelonephritis</li><li><B>Integumentary</B> – Acne, burns, pressure ulcers</li><li><B>Reproductive</B> – Breast, cervical, ovarian, and prostate cancer</li></ul></ul><li>Special chapter features:</B><UL><li><I>Vision Quest</I></B> – End-of-chapter quizzes in the form of puzzles, riddles, and multiple-choice questions, to help you retain vital information</li><I>Risky business</I></B> – Risk factors to be aware of while treating each condition</li><I>How it happens</I></B> – The physiological process that creates a particular condition</li><I>What to look for</I></B> – A list of symptoms for each condition</li><I>Age-old story</I></B> – Discusses how a condition develops and presents, according to the patient’s age</li><I>Memory board</I></B> - Visual tricks that help you remember vital concepts and key treatments</li></ul></ul></DIV>