Efnisyfirlit

• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Dedication Page
• Preface
• The fourth edition
• References
• Acknowledgements
• Contributors
• About the companion website
• Chapter 1: Learning the language: Terminology
• Introduction
• Anatomy and physiology
• Terminology
• Pathophysiology
• The determinants of health
• Using a nursing/medical dictionary: hints and tips
• Searching for definitions on the Internet and hand‐held devices
• Conclusion
• Multiple choice questions
• Further resources
• References
• Chapter 2: Cell and body tissue physiology
• Introduction
• Anatomy of the cell
• The cell membrane
• Cytoplasm
• Role of cytoplasm
• Nucleus
• Mitosis and meiosis
• The organelles
• Types of cells
• Tissue repair
• Conclusion
• Multiple choice questions
• Glossary of terms
• References
• Chapter 3: Homeostasis
• Introduction
• Cell stability
• Stable psychological conditions
• Homeostatic processes
• Set points
• Vital signs and homeostasis
• Conclusion
• Multiple choice questions
• References
• Chapter 4: Cancer
• Introduction
• Biology of cancer
• Causes of cancer
• Staging of cancers
• Signs and symptoms of cancer
• Treatment of cancer
• Prevention of cancer
• Examples of cancers
• Conclusion
• Multiple choice questions
• Conditions
• Further resources
• Glossary of terms
• References
• Chapter 5: Inflammation, immune response and healing
• Introduction
• Infectious microorganisms
• Spread of infection
• Types of infectious microorganisms
• The immune system
• Inflammatory response
• Conclusion
• Multiple choice questions
• Conditions
• Further resources
• Glossary of terms
• References
• Chapter 6: Shock
• Introduction
• Types of shock
• Pathophysiology of shock
• Stages of shock
• Pharmacological management of shock
• Conclusion
• Multiple choice questions
• Conditions
• Further resources
• Glossary of terms
• References
• Chapter 7: The nervous system and associated disorders
• Introduction
• Structure of the nervous system
• Disorders of the nervous system
• Conclusion
• Multiple choice questions
• Conditions
• Further resources
• Glossary of terms
• References
• Chapter 8: The heart and associated disorders
• Introduction
• Location of the heart
• Structures of the heart
• Blood flow through the heart
• Conducting systems of the heart
• Nerve supply of the heart
• Diseases of the heart
• Conclusion
• Multiple choice questions
• Further resources
• Glossary of terms
• References
• Chapter 9: The vascular system and associated disorders
• Introduction
• Overview of blood vessels
• Structure of the blood vessels
• Blood pressure
• Diseases of the blood vessels
• Conclusion
• Multiple choice questions
• Conditions
• Further resources
• Glossary of terms
• References
• Chapter 10: The blood and associated disorders
• Introduction
• Composition of blood
• Formed elements of blood
• Haemostasis
• Blood groups
• Diseases of the blood
• Anaemia
• Conclusion
• Multiple choice questions
• Conditions
• Further resources
• Glossary of terms
• References
• Chapter 11: The renal system and associated disorders
• Introduction
• The renal system
• Disorders of the renal system
• Conclusion
• Multiple choice questions
• Further resources
• Glossary of terms
• References
• Chapter 12: The respiratory system and associated disorders
• Introduction
• Anatomy and physiology
• Disorders of the respiratory system
• Conclusion
• Multiple choice questions
• Conditions
• Further reading
• Glossary of terms
• References
• Chapter 13: The gastrointestinal system and associated disorders
• Introduction
• The digestive system
• The upper gastrointestinal tract and its accessory organs
• Accessory organs of digestion
• Disorders of the digestive system
• Conclusion
• Multiple choice questions
• Conditions
• Further resources
• Glossary of terms
• References
• Chapter 14: Nutrition and associated disorders
• Introduction
• Macronutrients
• Micronutrients
• Nutritional disorders
• Malnutrition
• Conclusion
• Multiple choice questions
• Conditions
• Further resources
• Glossary of terms
• References
• Chapter 15: The endocrine system and associated disorders
• Introduction
• Hormones
• The physiology of the endocrine glands
• Disorders of the endocrine system
• Conclusion
• Conditions
• Further resources
• Glossary of terms
• References
• Chapter 16: The reproductive systems and associated disorders
• Introduction
• Reproductive health
• The pelvis
• The female reproductive tract
• The menstrual cycle
• The female breast
• Menstrual disorders
• The male reproductive tract
• Male reproductive disorders
• Conclusion
• Multiple choice questions
• Conditions
• Further resources
• Glossary of terms
• References
• Chapter 17: Pain and pain management
• Introduction
• The physiology of pain
• Pain classification
• The pain experience
• Pain theories
• Pain pathophysiology and management
• Conclusion
• Multiple choice questions
• Conditions
• Further resources
• Glossary of terms
• References
• Chapter 18: The musculoskeletal system and associated disorders
• Introduction
• The musculoskeletal system
• The nervous system
• Assessing the patient with a musculoskeletal disorder
• Disorders of the MSK system
• Conclusion
• Multiple choice questions
• Conditions
• Further resources
• Glossary of terms
• References
• Chapter 19: Fluid, electrolyte balance and associated disorders
• Introduction
• Body fluid compartments
• Composition of body fluid
• Body fluid balance
• Disorders associated with fluid and electrolyte imbalance
• Conclusion
• Multiple choice questions
• Conditions
• Further resources
• Glossary of terms
• References
• Chapter 20: The skin and associated disorders
• Introduction
• The anatomy and physiology of the skin
• Disorders of the skin
• Conclusion
• Multiple choice questions
• Further resources
• Glossary of terms
• References
• Chapter 21: The ear, nose and throat, and eyes, and associated disorders
• Introduction
• Physiology of the ear, nose and throat
• Conclusion
• Activities
• Multiple choice questions
• Conditions
• Further resources
• Glossary of terms
• References
• Appendix A: Reference values in venous serum (adults)
• Index
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