Expanded, updated, and now in full color throughout, this Fourth Edition presents vital pathophysiology information in an easy-to-understand, easy-to-remember, entertaining, and practical manner. Chapters cover cancer, infection, immune disorders, genetics, blood, and disorders of each body system, highlighting pathophysiologic processes, signs and symptoms, diagnostic test findings, and current treatments. Illustrations, memory joggers, and other special features help readers understand and remember key points. This edition's expanded cancer chapter covers more types of cancer. The Practice Makes Perfect self-test includes more NCLEX(R)-style questions, with rationales for correct and incorrect answers. A companion website on thePoint will offer additional information, illustrations, memory joggers, and study cards.
Expanded, updated, and now in full color throughout, this Fourth Edition presents vital pathophysiology information in an easy-to-understand, easy-to-remember, entertaining, and practical manner. Chapters cover cancer, infection, immune disorders, genetics, blood, and disorders of each body system, highlighting pathophysiologic processes, signs and symptoms, diagnostic test findings, and current treatments. Illustrations, memory joggers, and other special features help readers understand and remember key points. This edition's expanded cancer chapter covers more types of cancer. The Practice Makes Perfect self-test includes more NCLEX(R)-style questions, with rationales for correct and incorrect answers. A companion website on thePoint will offer additional information, illustrations, memory joggers, and study cards.
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Höhe: 229 mm
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978-0-7817-7912-8 (9780781779128)
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Foreword Chapter 1: Pathophysiology basics Chapter 2: Cardiovascular system Chapter 3: Respiratory system Chapter 4: Neurologic system Chapter 5: Gastrointestinal system Chapter 6: Musculoskeletal system Chapter 7: Endocrine system Chapter 8: Renal system Chapter 9: Hematologic system Chapter 10: Immune system Chapter 11: Infection Chapter 12: Cancer Chapter 13: Genetics Practice makes perfect Less common disorders Glossary Selected references