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Prepare your students for their future careers with
Essentials of Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States, 4/e. This clear, readable, and student-friendly textand#160; delivers andldquo;need to knowandrdquo; disease content, along with the essential foundation in science that nursing, physician assistant, pharmacology, advanced health science, and medical students need to succeed inand#160; their future careers. Approaching the topic as an exploration of pathophysiology, the book relates normal body functioning to the physiologic changes that occur as a result of disease and provides concise yet complete coverage of how the body works.
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The Fourth Edition builds on the bookandrsquo;s extremely successful art program and the andldquo;Understandingandrdquo; feature and incorporates summary concept boxes after each section. In addition, an expanded, robust, and flexible suite of supplements, including a Study Guide, over 40 advanced 3-D animations, prepU, and Lippincottandrsquo;s CoursePoint, provide students with all the tools they need to succeed.
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Student Resources:
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- Learning Objectives for each chapter provide an outline of key content that must be mastered.
- Journal Articles by chapter, updated for this edition, offer access to current research available in LWW journals.
- Concepts in Action Animations for every chapter help students master key topics.
- New! More than 40 Advanced, 3-D Narrated Animations help students master complex pathophysiological concepts.
- A Spanish-English Audio Glossary provides terms and phrases for communicating with patients in Spanish.
- Monographs of the most commonly prescribed drugs provide up-to-date information.
- 600 NCLEX-style Review Questions help students improve their test-taking skills and prepare for the NCLEX.
- A Dosage Calculations Question and Review Question Bank gives students practice in math skills and calculating drug dosages and reinforce key topics of the course.
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Instructor Resources:
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- PowerPoint presentations make it easy for you to integrate the textbook with your studentsandrsquo; classroom experience, via either handouts or slide shows.
- Guided Lecture Notes walk you through the chapters, objective by objective, and provide corresponding PowerPoint numbers.
- Discussion Topics (and suggested answers) can be used as a conversation starter or in online discussion boards.
- Assignments (and suggested answers) include group, written, clinical, and Web assignments.
- Case Studies (with related questions and suggested answers) give your students an opportunity to apply their knowledge to a client case similar to what they will encounter in practice.
- Journal Articles, updated for this edition, offer access to research available in LWW journals.
- Answers to Review Exercises in the Book are provided for your convenience.
- Pre-Lecture Quizzes (and answers) are quick, knowledge-based assessments that allow you to check studentsandrsquo; reading.
- Learning Objectives for each chapter allow you to assess your studentsandrsquo; mastery of key skills.
- A QSEN Map demonstrates how the text supports QSEN competencies and their relationship to excellent clinical practice.
- A Sample Syllabus provides guidance for structuring your course.
- Concepts in Action Animations and Advanced 3-D Narrated Animations are provided to enhance your lectures.
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To further support your course, the Fourth Edition is accompanied by a Study Guide, prepU, and new to this edition, Lippincott CoursePoint, a digital curriculum solution that integrates adaptive learning powered by prepU with access to personalized, perfectly timed remediation built on trusted content. Each product in the suite can be purchased separately or packaged with the main text.
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Designed to present students with essential concepts of disease processes and altered health states, this third edition text is ideal for both discrete and integrated pathophysiology courses. The third edition continues to build on the extremely successful art program and the 'Understanding' feature and has an even more robust electronic support ancillary program to make both faculty and student learning easier and more successful.
Features include:
-Illustrations help to build mental images of the content that is being presented
-Key Concept Boxes
-Materials for Review include review exercises that help integrate and synthesize text materials
-Summary Boxes
-Tables & Charts that present complex information in a memorable and easy to grasp layout
-Understanding Physiologic Process feature focuses on the physiologic processes and phenomena, presenting them in sequential chunks for easier learning
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Porth's "Essentials of Pathophysiology" 3e delivers exceptional student understanding and comprehension of pathophysiology. An expanded, robust and flexible suite of supplements makes it easy for you to select the best course resources, so you can meet your students' changing needs. For both discrete and hybrid courses, the flexibility and power of Porth allows you to customize the amount of pathophysiology that you need for effective teaching and learning. Including a resource DVD with text!
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Pathophysiology Made Incredibly Easy, 5E, is a member of the popular Incredibly Easy series. It presents vital information needed by nurses and student nurses on the difficult topic of pathophysiology in an easy-to-learn, easy-to-remember approach -- as only Incredibly Easy titles can do! This entertaining, practical, and informative reference reviews the basics of pathophysiology including an overview of the cell and its components, such as cell division, degeneration and aging, homeostasis, disease and illness. Specific chapters address cancer, infection, immune disorders, and genetics. It provides valuable information on common disorders arranged by body system, highlighting the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, common diagnostic test findings, and current treatments. In addition, special elements found throughout the text make it easy to understand and remember key points and information.
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One of the top-selling titles from the Incredibly Easy series, the fully updated 5th edition of Pathophysiology Made Incredibly Easy presents information vital to nurses and student nurses on the difficult topic of pathophysiology in an easy-to-learn, easy-to-remember approach -- as only Incredibly Easy titles can do!
This entertaining, practical, and informative reference reviews the basics of pathophysiology including an overview of the cell and its components, cell division, degeneration and aging, homeostasis, disease and illness. All content has been reviewed and updated to help you become a whiz on pathophysiology, diagnostic tests, signs and symptoms, treatments, and more . . . Specific chapters address cancer, infection, immune disorders, and genetics and you’ll find less-common disorders highlighted in an extensive chart in the appendix
If you are still learning, Pathophysiology Made Incredibly Easy will help you master complex subjects in minutes with special elements found throughout the text to make it easy to understand and remember key points and information, including:
• The "Battling illness" logo that highlights treatment options
• The "Now I get it" logo that illustrates difficult concepts
• A quick review "That's a wrap!" at the end of each chapter to reinforce what you’ve learned
• The newest NCLEX-type alternate-format questions in the Practice Makes Perfect section
And if that’s not enough you can go online to the easiest website to use . . . ever . . . where you’ll find valuable resources, including clinical art, study cards, memory joggers, and Pathophysiology animations
Written by nurses and for nurses, Pathophysiology Made Incredibly Easy, 5th edition, will help you conquer the toughest-to-learn topics in nursing!
Synopsis
Designed to provide students with essential concepts of disease processes and altered health states, this text is ideal for both discrete and integrated pathophysiology courses. The Second Edition has over 200 new and revised illustrations and incorporates a new feature "Understanding", which uses large pieces of art to outline key processes using a step-by-step approach. The text continues to include such favorite features as: key concept boxes, color-coded summaries, and icons to delineate special considerations for children, the elderly, and pregnant women.
The free CD-ROM now provides access to three-dimensional animations so visual learners can gain a greater understanding of common disease and cellular processes. The CD-ROM also includes student review questions.
Synopsis
Clear, readable, and student-friendly,
Essentials of Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States, 4/e delivers andldquo;need to knowandrdquo; disease content, along with the essential foundation in science that nursing, physician assistant, pharmacology, advanced health science, and medical students need to succeed inand#160; their future careers. Approaching the topic as an exploration of pathophysiology, the book relates normal body functioning to the physiologic changes that occur as a result of disease and provides concise yet complete coverage of how the body works.
and#160;
The Fourth Edition builds on the bookandrsquo;s extremely successful art program and the andldquo;Understandingandrdquo; feature and incorporates summary concept boxes after each section. In addition, an expanded, robust, and flexible suite of supplements, including a Study Guide, over 40 advanced 3-D narrated animations, prepU, and Lippincottandrsquo;s CoursePoint, provide students with all the tools they need to succeed.
Table of Contents
UNIT 1 Cell and Tissue Function
Chapter 1 Cell Structure and Function
Chapter 2 Cellular Responses to Stress, Injury, and Aging
Chapter 3 Inflammation, the Inflammatory Response, and Fever
Chapter 4 Cell Proliferation, Tissue Regeneration and Repair
Chapter 5 Genetic Control of Cell Function and Inheritance
Chapter 6 Genetic and Congenital Disorders
Chapter 7 Neoplasia
UNIT 2 Integrative Body Functions
Chapter 8 Disorders of Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
Chapter 9 Stress and Adaptation
Chapter 10 Disorders of Nutritional Status
UNIT 3 Hematopoietic Function
Chapter 11 Disorders of White Blood Cells and Lymphoid Tissues
Chapter 12 Disorders of Hemostasis
Chapter 13 Disorders of Red Blood Cells
UNIT 4 Infection, Inflammation, and Immunity
Chapter 14 Mechanisms of Infectious Disease
Chapter 15 Innate and Adaptive Immunity
Chapter 16 Disorders of the Immune Response
UNIT 5 Circulatory Function
Chapter 17 Control of Cardiovascular Function
Chapter 18 Disorders of Blood Flow and Blood Pressure
Chapter 19 Disorders of Cardiac Function
Chapter 20 Heart Failure and Circulatory Shock
UNIT 6 Respiratory Function
Chapter 21 Control of Respiratory Function
Chapter 22 Respiratory Tract Infections, Neoplasms, and Childhood Disorders
Chapter 23 Disorders of Ventilation and Gas Exchange
UNIT 7 Kidney and Urinary Tract Function
Chapter 24 Structure and Function of the Kidney
Chapter 25 Disorders of Renal Function
Chapter 26 Acute Renal Failure and Chronic Kidney Disease
Chapter 27 Disorders of the Bladder and Lower Urinary Tract
UNIT 8 Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Function
Chapter 28 Structure and Function of the Gastrointestinal System
Chapter 29 Disorders of Gastrointestinal Function
Chapter 30 Disorders of Hepatobiliary and Exocrine Pancreas Function
UNIT 9 Endocrine System
Chapter 31 Mechanisms of Endocrine Control
Chapter 32 Disorders of Endocrine Control of Growth and Metabolism
Chapter 33 Diabetes Mellitus and the Metabolic Syndrome
UNIT 10 Nervous System
Chapter 34 Organization and Control of Neural Function
Chapter 35 Somatosensory Function, Pain, and Headache
Chapter 36 Disorders of Neuromuscular Function
Chapter 37 Disorders of Brain Function
Chapter 38 Disorders of Special Sensory Function: Vision, Hearing, and Vestibular Function
UNIT 11 Genitourinary and Reproductive Function
Chapter 39 Disorders of the Male Genitourinary System
Chapter 40 Disorders of the Female Genitourinary System
Chapter 41 Sexually Transmitted Infections
UNIT 12 Musculoskeletal Function
Chapter 42 Structure and Function of the Skeletal System
Chapter 43 Disorders of the Skeletal System: Trauma, Infections, Neoplasms, and Childhood Disorders
Chapter 44 Disorders of the Skeletal System: Metabolic and Rheumatic Disorders
UNIT 13 Integumentary Function
Chapter 45 Structure and Function of the Skin
Chapter 46 Disorders of Skin Integrity and Function