Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology -

Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology

Essentials for Clinical Practice

Nancy Tkacs, Linda Herrmann (Herausgeber)

Buch | Softcover
888 Seiten
2024 | 2nd New edition
Springer Publishing Co Inc (Verlag)
978-0-8261-6755-2 (ISBN)
178,45 inkl. MwSt
2020 AJN Book-of-the-Year Award Winner: Advanced Practice Nursing!

Concise and well-organized, this advanced physiology and pathophysiology text promotes deep understanding of key pathophysiological concepts and relates them to major disorders commonly seen in practice. It is distinguished by its stellar organization and writing that clarifies difficult-to-understand disease mechanisms. The second edition offers several new features that add to its value in preparing the student clinician to care for patients with a broad variety of disorders effectively. The second edition retains the inclusive language and conceptual organization central to the appeal and usefulness of the first edition. Coverage of new scientific advances update the original disease descriptions.

With the aim of preparing students to be well-informed and confident decision makers in primary care settings, the text provides the key knowledge required to master pharmacology for prescriptive practice. Addressing both healthy organ function and disease-associated changes, it details and illustrates the cellular structure and function of each organ system and mechanisms of associated major clinical disorders. It examines the reasons patients often present with particular symptoms, the rationale for ordering specific diagnostic tests and interpretation of the results, and common management strategies that proceed from the underlying pathology. The text is replete with case presentations to illustrate concepts, over 500 images, key points at the end of each chapter to reinforce knowledge, and a glossary defining correct terminology. Comprehensive instructor resources accompany the text. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers

New to the Second Edition:



Standardized template for pediatric and gerontology content for clarity
Expanded coverage of neonatal and pediatric development and vulnerabilities
Methylation patterns of cell-free DNA (epigenetics) in oncology practice
Expanded coverage of fluid and electrolyte balance
Physiology of pregnancy, labor, and delivery
Increased content on the social determinants of health
Introduction of the exposome concept in human disease
New content on biological and psychosocial aspects of human sexual development and variations relevant to LGBTQ+ centered care
COVID-19-related concerns

Key Features:



Includes comprehensive lifespan considerations with key insights from specialists in pediatric and geriatric pathophysiology
Integrates critical thinking questions and case studies to promote discussion and information synthesis
Provides unique Bridge to Clinical Practice in each chapter to translate science to practical patient care
Includes more than 500 images to illustrate complex scientific concepts
Summarizes content with key points at the end of each chapter

Nancy C. Tkacs, PhD, RN, received her BSN and MSN degrees from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing and her PhD in physiology with a focus in neuroscience from Loyola University of Chicago Graduate School at the Stritch School of Medicine. She completed postdoctoral training in neuroendocrinology in the laboratory of Dr. William F. (Fran) Ganong at University of California San Francisco. Dr. Tkacs conducted preclinical research on neuroendocrine responses to physiological stressors in rodent models, particularly pertaining to the diabetes complication hypoglycemia unawareness. Dr. Tkacs has been teaching pathophysiology for advanced nursing practice for over 25 years, drawing on her knowledge of organ systems physiology and pathophysiology to provide a strong basic science foundation for advanced nursing practice. As a master's-prepared nurse with a doctorate in physiology, she is able to build a bridge between physiology concepts and the pathophysiology of disease. Students learn how findings from the history and physical and diagnostic test results relate to the underlying disease process at the cell and organ level. She taught advanced pathophysiology and neuroscience courses at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and the New Jersey Medical School; she taught advanced pathophysiology and pathogenesis of mental health disorders courses at the University of Pennsylvania; and she directed and taught advanced pathophysiology and advanced pharmacology online courses at the University of Southern California. She also served as assistant dean for Diversity and Inclusivity at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. Linda L. Herrmann, PhD, RN, AGACNP-BC, GNP-BC, ACHPN, FAANP, earned her BSN, MSN, and PhD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing under the mentoring of Neville E. Strumpf, PhD, RN. Dr. Herrmann's clinical and research interests are neuroscience, aging, caregiving, palliative and supportive care and end of life care, use of mixed reality platforms to enhance engagement with clinical content, and health policy related to transitions in care of older adults. She has experience teaching graduate level advanced pathophysiology and pathopharmacology in both in-person and virtual platforms. She is a nationally and internationally recognized expert in neuroscience and aging. She was a John A. Hartford predoctoral scholar, a Faculty Nurse Scholar through the Harford Faculty Scholars Program Policy Leadership Institute in Washington DC, and is an Advisor with the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing and a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

Case Studies

Foreword by Joshua E. Faucett, DNP, MBA, FNP-BC, CNE

Acknowledgements

Contributors

Case Study Contributors

How to Use This Book

Instructor Resources

Chapter 1 The Foundational Concepts of Clinical Practice

Chapter 2 Chemical and Biochemical Foundations

Chapter 3 Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Genetic Diseases

Chapter 4 Cell Physiology and Pathophysiology

Chapter 5 Infectious Disease

Chapter 6 The Immune System and Leukocyte Function

Chapter 7 Neoplasia

Chapter 8 Blood and Clotting

Chapter 9 Circulation

Chapter 10 Heart

Chapter 11 Lungs

Chapter 12 Kidneys

Chapter 13 Gastrointestinal Tract

Chapter 14 Liver

Chapter 15 Nervous System

Chapter 16 Musculoskeletal System

Chapter 17 Endocrine System

List of Abbreviations

Index

List of Disorders

Erscheinungsdatum
Zusatzinfo 500 Illustrations, unspecified
Verlagsort New York
Sprache englisch
Maße 216 x 279 mm
Gewicht 1932 g
Themenwelt Medizin / Pharmazie Pflege
Studium 2. Studienabschnitt (Klinik) Pathologie
ISBN-10 0-8261-6755-1 / 0826167551
ISBN-13 978-0-8261-6755-2 / 9780826167552
Zustand Neuware
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