Gerontological Nurse Practitioner

Introduction to the Continuing Education (CE) Contact Hour Application Process
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1. Taking the Certification Examination
General Suggestions for Preparing for the Exam
About the Certification Exams
Chapter 2. Dimensions of the NP Role
History of the NP Role
Clinical Practice of Gerontological Nurse Practitioners
Important Factors Influencing the NP Role
Chapter 3. Healthcare Issues
Geriatrics
Assessment
The Practice of Geriatrics
Theory
Health Maintenance
Chapter 4. Geriatric Multisystem Syndromes
General Approach
Red Flags
Common Multisystem Syndromes
Care at the End of Life
Chapter 5. Infectious Disease
Geriatric Approach
Infections
Illnesses of Unknown Origin
Chapter 6. Dermatologic Disorders
General Approach
Red Flags
Common Dermatologic Disorders
GERONTOLOGICAL NURSE PRACTITIONER Review and Resource Manual
Fungal (Dermatophyte) Infections
Bacterial Infections of Skin
Viral Skin Infections
Parasitic Infestations
Miscellaneous
Tumors
Pressure Ulcers
Chapter 7. Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders
Katherine Tardiff, MSN, GNP-BC, ACHPN
General Approach—Eyes
Red Flags—The Acute Eye
Common Eye Disorders
General Approach—Ears
Common Ear Disorders
General Approach—Nose
Common Nose Disorders
General Approach—Mouth
Common Mouth Disorders
Chapter 8. Respiratory Disorders
Geriatric Approach
Asthma
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Primary Lung Malignancies
Tuberculosis
Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
Chapter 9. Cardiovascular Disorders
Geriatric Approach
Coronary Artery Disease
Acute Coronary Syndromes
Murmurs
Hypertension
Hyperlipidemia
Arrhythmias
Peripheral Vascular Disorders
Venous Disorders
Chapter 10. Gastrointestinal Disorders
General Approach
Red Flags
Acute Abdomen
Common Gastrointestinal Disorders
Chapter 11. Renal and Urologic Disorders
Geriatric Approach
Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
Urinary Tract Infection
Pyelonephritis
Urinary Incontinence
Hematuria
Evaluating Renal Function
Glomerular Disease
Acute Renal Failure
Chronic Kidney Disease
Chapter 12. Gynecologic Disorders
Geriatric Approach
Menopause
Postmenopausal Vaginal Bleeding
Pelvic Prolapse
Bartholin Gland Cysts and Abscesses
Abnormal Growths
Gynecologic Cancer
Breast Masses
Breast Cancer
Chapter 13. Male Reproductive System Disorders
Geriatric Approach
Prostate Gland Disorders
Penile Disorders
Chapter 14. Musculoskeletal Disorders
Geriatric Approach
Arthritis and Other Diseases
Injury/Overuse Syndromes
Specific Joint Problems
Other Local Conditions
Chapter 15. Neurological Disorders
Geriatric Approach
Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack
Parkinson’s Disease
Multiple Sclerosis
Essential Tremor
Seizures
Headache
GERONTOLOGICAL NURSE PRACTITIONER Review and Resource Manual
Brain Tumors
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Bell’s Palsy
Pain
Chapter 16. Hematologic Disorders
Geriatric Approach
Anemias—Low Red Blood Cells
Normocytic Anemias
Hypochromic Anemias
Macrocytic Anemias
Leukemias—Low White Blood Cells
Multiple Myeloma
Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Secondary Neutropenia
Homeostasis—Drug-Induced Thrombocytopenia
Chapter 17. Endocrine Disorders
Geriatric Approach
Disorders of the Pancreas
Thyroid Disorders
Cushing’s Syndrome
Obesity
Chapter 18. Psychiatric–Mental Health Disorders
Geriatric Approach
Depression
Grief/Bereavement
Anxiety Disorders
Alcohol and Other Substance Abuse
Tobacco Use and Smoking Cessation
Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly
Appendix A. Discussion of Case Studies
Appendix B. Review Questions
Appendix C. Answers to the Review Questions
Index
About the Author