Pathophysiology for Nurses at a Glance

The market–leading at a Glance series is popular amonghealthcare students, and newly qualified practitioners for itsconcise and simple approach and excellent illustrations. Eachbite–sized chapter is covered in a double–page spread with clear,easy–to–follow diagrams, supported by succinct explanatory text.Covering a wide range of topics, books in the at a Glance series are ideal as introductory texts for teaching, learning andrevision, and are useful throughout university and beyond. Everything you need to know about pathophysiology ata Glance ! Pathophysiology for Nurses at a Glance is the perfectcompanion for study and revision for pre–registration nursing andhealthcare students, providing a clear and concise overview of anumber of health–related conditions, their pathophysiologicalprocesses, and the effect they can have on a person. Exploring a range of key diseases and conditions, each chapterin this book provides an overview of the related anatomy andphysiology, signs and symptoms, investigations, management andtreatment. Combining superb illustrations with accessible andinformative text, this book is perfect for all nursing andhealthcare students, and anyone who is looking for an overview ofpathophysiology. Key features: Superbly illustrated, with full colour illustrationsthroughout Written specifically for nursing and healthcare students with afocus on the adult patient Includes a list of normal values, prefixes and suffixes, andabbreviations Provides access to a companion website with self–assessment foreach chapter Available in a range of digital formats– perfect for onthe go study and revision   Companion Site A companion website is available at www.ataglanceseries.com/nursing/pathophysiology featuringmultiple–choice questions and case studies 

Preface

Abbreviations

How to use your revision guide

About the companion website

Part 1: Pathophysiology

1. Key principles of pathophysiology

2. Cell injury, adaptation and  cell death

3. Inflammation, tissue repair and regeneration

4. Cancer

Part 2: Shock

5. Cardiogenic shock

6. Anaphylactic shock

7. Hypovolaemic shock

8. Septicaemia

Part 3: Immunity

9. Human immunodeficiency virus

10. Non–Hodgkin lymphoma

11. Infectious mononucleosis

Part 4: The nervous system

12. Meningitis

13. Multiple sclerosis

14. Parkinson s disease

15. Cerebrovascular accident

Part 5: The blood

16. Anaemia

17. Deep vein thrombosis

18. Leukaemia

19. Thrombocytopenia

Part 6: The cardiovascular system

20. Heart failure

21. Myocardial infarction

22. Peripheral vascular disease

23. Angina

Part 7: The respiratory system

24. Asthma

25. Chronic bronchitis

26. Pulmonary embolism

27. Chronic pulmonary obstructive disease

Part 8: The gastrointestinal system

28. Peritonitis

29. Crohn s disease

30. Peptic ulcer

31. Ulcerative colitis

32. Bowel cancer

Part 9: The hepato– biliary system

33. Hepatitis

34. Cholecystitis

35. Pancreatitis

36. Liver cancer

Part 10: The urinary system

37. Renal failure

38. Pyelonephritis

39. Renal calculi

40. Bladder cancer

Part 11: The male reproductive system

41. Benign prostatic hyperplasia

42. Testicular torsion

43. Erectile dysfunction

44. Prostate cancer

45. Testicular cancer

Part 12: The female reproductive system

46. Cancer of the vulva

47. Menorrhagia

48. Breast cancer

49. Cervical cancer

Part 13: The Endocrine system

50. Diabetes mellitus

51. Adrenal insufficiency

52. Cushing s syndrome

53. Hyperthyroidism

Part 14: The musculoskeletal system

54. Osteoarthritis

55. Osteoporosis

56. Osteomyelitis

57. Gout

58. Rheumatoid arthritis

Part 15: The skin

59. Atopic dermatitis

60. Psoriasis

61. Acne vulgaris

62. Malignant melanoma

Part 16: Ear, nose and throat

63. Otitis media

64. Meniere s disease

65. Pharyngitis

66. Rhinosinusitis

67. Epistaxis

Part 17: Vision

68. Cataracts

69. Glaucoma

70. Age–related macular degeneration

71. Conjunctivitis

Appendices

Cross–references to chapters in Anatomy and Physiology at aGlance

Normal physiological values

Prefixes and suffixes

Glossary

Further reading/resources

Index