Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology
Essentials for Clinical Practice
Nancy Tkacs, PhD, RN
Linda Herrmann, PhD, RN, ACHPN, AGACNP-BC, GNP-BC, FAANP
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
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
Instructor eBook desk copies are available. Follow the two quick and easy steps below.
- Click the "REQUEST DESK COPY" button
- Complete the simple request form and click submit.
Upon approval, you will be granted eBook access on our Springer CONNECT platform. You will receive an email with instructions when your access is available.
All your books and their included resources will all be in one place with one log in.
- LMS Common Cartridge - All Instructor Resources
- LMS Common Cartridge Import Instructions
- AACN Mapping Grid
- Instructor Manuals
- Test Bank
- Image Bank
- Instructor Chapter PowerPoints
- Transition Guide: from First to Second Edition
Includes the following Instructor materials:
Please visit our Resourcesfor Educators page for more information.
- Release Date: March 27, 2024
- Paperback / softback
- 888 Pages
- Trim Size: 8.5in x 11in
- Number of Illustrations: 500
- ISBN: 9780826167552
- eBook ISBN: 9780826167545