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Primary Care

A Collaborative Practice

  • 5th Edition - December 28, 2015
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Terry Mahan Buttaro, JoAnn Trybulski, Patricia Polgar-Bailey, Joanne Sandberg-Cook
  • Language: English

Prepare for success in today's fast-paced, collaborative healthcare environment! Offering expert perspectives from a variety of primary care and nurse practitioners, Primary C… Read more

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Prepare for success in today's fast-paced, collaborative healthcare environment! Offering expert perspectives from a variety of primary care and nurse practitioners, Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice, 5th Edition helps you diagnose, treat, and manage hundreds of adult disorders. Care recommendations indicate when to consult with physicians or specialists, and when to refer patients to an emergency facility. This edition includes six new chapters, a fresh new design, the latest evidence-based guidelines, and a new emphasis on clinical reasoning. Combining academic and clinical expertise, an author team led by Terry Mahan Buttaro shows NPs how to provide effective, truly interdisciplinary health care.

Key features

  • UNIQUE!
  • A collaborative perspective promotes seamless continuity of care, with chapters written by NPs, physicians, PAs, and other primary care providers.
  • Comprehensive, evidence-based content covers every major disorder of adults seen in the outpatient office setting, reflects today's best practices, and includes the knowledge you need for the NP/DNP level of practice.
  • A consistent format in each chapter is used to describe disorders, facilitating easier learning and quick clinical reference.
  • Diagnostics and Differential Diagnosis boxes provide a quick reference for diagnosing disorders and making care management decisions.
  • Complementary and alternative therapies are addressed where supported by solid research evidence.
  • Referral icons highlight situations calling for specialist referral or emergency referral.

Table of contents

Part 1: Introduction

1.The Evolving Landscape of Collaborative Practice

2.Transitional Care NEW!

3.Translating Research Into Clinical Practice

4.The Patient, the Provider, and Primary Care: An Integrated Perspective

5.Population-Based Care for Primary Care Providers

6.Health Literacy, Health Care Disparities, and Culturally Responsive Primary Care

7.Genetic Considerations in Primary Care

8.Risk Management NEW!
Part 2: Primary Care: Adolescence Through Adulthood

9.Adolescent Issues

10.LGBTQ Patient Care NEW!

11.Pregnancy and Prenatal Care

12.Lactation Guidance

13.Aging and Common Geriatric Syndromes

14.Palliative and End-of Life Care
Part 3: Health Maintenance

15.Obesity and Weight Management

16.Lifestyle Management

17.Routine Health Screening and Immunizations

18.Principles of Occupational and Environmental Health in Primary Care

19.College Health

20.Health Care of the International Traveler

21.Presurgical Clearance

22.Preparticipation Sports Physical
Part 4: Office Emergencies

23.Disaster/Emergency Preparedness and Response in Primary Care

24.Acute Bronchospasm

25.Anaphylaxis

26.Bites and Stings

27.Bradycardia and Tachycardia

28.Cardiac Arrest

29.Chemical Exposure

30.Electrical Injuries

31.Environmental Allergies

32.Head Trauma

33.Hypotension

34.Poisoning

35.Sexual Assault

36.Syncope

37.Thermal Injuries
Part 5: Evaluation and Management of Skin Disorders

38.Examination of the Skin and Approach to Diagnosis of Skin Disorders

39.Surgical Office Procedures

40.Principles of Dermatologic Therapy

41.Screening for Skin Cancer

42.Acne Vulgaris

43.Alopecia

44.Animal and Human Bites

45.Bullous Pemphigoid NEW!

46.Burns (Minor)

47.Cellulitis

48.Contact Dermatitis

49.Corns and Calluses

50.Cutaneous Herpes

51.Dermatitis Medicamentosa

52.Dry Skin

53.Eczematous Dermatitis (Atopic Dermatitis)

54.Fungal Infections (Superficial)

55.Herpes Zoster (Shingles)

56.Hidradenitis Suppurativa (Acne Inversa)

57.Hyperhidrosis

58.Intertrigo

59.Nail Disorders

60.Pigmentation Changes (Vitiligo)

61.Pruritus

62.Psoriasis

63.Purpura

64.Scabies

65.Seborrheic Dermatitis

66.Stasis Dermatitis

67.Urticaria

68.Warts

69.Wound Management
Part 6: Evaluation and Management of Eye Disorders

70.Evaluation of the Eyes

71.Cataracts

72.Blepharitis, Hordeolum, and Chalazion

73.Conjunctivitis

74.Corneal Surface Defects and Ocular Surface Foreign Bodies

75.Dry Eye Syndrome

76.Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction and Dacryocystitis

77.Preseptal and Orbital Cellulitis

78.Pinguecula and Pterygium

79.Traumatic Ocular Disorders
Part 7: Evaluation and Management of Ear Disorders

80.Auricular Disorders

81.Cerumen Impaction

82.Cholesteatoma

83.Impaired Hearing

84.Inner Ear Disturbances

85.Otitis Externa

86.Otitis Media

87.Tympanic Membrane Perforation
Part 8: Evaluation and Management of Nose Disorders

88.Chronic Nasal Congestion and Discharge

89.Epistaxis

90.Nasal Trauma

91.Rhinitis

92.Sinusitis

93.Smell and Taste Disturbances

94.Tumors and Polyps of the Nose
Part 9: Evaluation and Management of Oropharynx Disorders

95.Dental Abscess

96.Diseases of the Salivary Glands

97.Epiglottitis

98.Oral Infections

99.Parotitis

100.Peritonsillar Abscess

101.Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis
Part 10: Evaluation and Management of Pulmonary Disorders

102.Acute Bronchitis

103.Asthma

104.Chest Pain (Noncardiac)

105.Chronic Cough

106.Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

107.Dyspnea

108.Hemoptysis

109.Lung Cancer

110.Pleural Effusions and Pleurisy

111.Pneumonia

112.Pneumothorax

113.Pulmonary Embolism NEW!

114.Pulmonary Hypertension

115.Sarcoidosis
Part 11: Evaluation and Management of Cardiovascular Disorders

116.Cardiac Diagnostic Testing: Noninvasive Assessment of Coronary Artery Disease

117.Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

118.Cardiac Arrhythmias

119.Carotid Artery Disease

120.Chest Pain and Coronary Artery Disease

121.Heart Failure

122.Hypertension

123.Infective Endocarditis

124.Myocarditis

125.Peripheral Arterial and Venous Insufficiency

126.Valvular Heart Disease and Cardiac Murmurs
Part 12: Evaluation and Management of Gastrointestinal Disorders

127.Abdominal Pain and Infections

128.Anorectal Complaints

129.Cholelithiasis and Cholecystitis

130.Cirrhosis

131.Constipation

132.Diarrhea, Noninfectious

133.Diverticular Disease

134.Dysphagia NEW!

135.Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

136.Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage

137.Hepatitis

138.Inflammatory Bowel Disease

139.Irritable Bowel Syndrome

140.Jaundice

141.Nausea and Vomiting

142.Pancreatitis

143.Tumors of the Gastrointestinal Tract

144.Peptic Ulcer Disease
Part 13: Evaluation and Management of Genitourinary Disorders

145.Incontinence

146.Prostate Cancer

147.Prostatic Hyperplasia (Benign)

148.Proteinura and Hematuria

149.Renal Failure

150.Sexual Dysfunction (Male)

151.Testicular Disorders

152.Urinary Calculi

153.Urinary Tract Infections and Sexually Transmitted Infections

154.Uropathies (Obstructive) and Tumors of the Genitourinary Tract (Kidneys, Ureters, and Bladder)
Part 14: Evaluation and Management of Gynecologic Concerns

155.Amenorrhea

156.Bartholin's Gland Cysts and Abscesses

157.Breast Disorders

158.Chronic Pelvic Pain

159.Dysmenorrhea

160.Dyspareunia

161.Ectopic Pregnancy

162.Fertility Control

163.Genital Tract Cancers

164.Infertility

165.Menopause

166.Pap Test Abnormalities

167.Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

168.Sexual Dysfunction (Female)

169.Unplanned Pregnancy

170.Vulvar and Vaginal Disorders
Part 15: Evaluation and Management of Musculoskeletal and Arthritic Disorders

171.Ankle and Foot Pain

172.Bone Tumors

173.Bursitis

174.Elbow Pain

175.Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain Syndrome

176.Gout

177.Hand and Wrist Pain

178.Hip Pain

179.Infectious Arthritis

180.Knee Pain

181.Low Back Pain

182.Metabolic Bone Disease: Osteoporosis and Paget's Disease of the Bone

183.Neck Pain

184.Osteoarthritis

185.Osteomyelitis

186.Shoulder Pain

187.Sprains, Strains, and Fractures
Part 16: Evaluation and Management of Neurologic Disorders

188.Neuropsychological Evaluation

189.Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

190.Bell's Palsy

191.Cerebrovascular Events

192.Delirium

193.Dementia

194.Dizziness and Vertigo

195.Guillain-Barré Syndrome

196.Headache

197.Infections of the Central Nervous System

198.Movement Disorders and Essential Tremor

199.Multiple Sclerosis

200.Parkinson's Disease

201.Seizure Disorder

202.Trigeminal Neuralgia

203.Intracranial Tumors
Part 17: Evaluation and Management of Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders

204.Acromegaly

205.Adrenal Gland Disorders

206.Diabetes Mellitus

207.Hirsutism

208.Hypercalcemia and Hypocalcemia

209.Hyperkalemia and Hypokalemia

210.Hypernatremia and Hyponatremia

211.Lipid Disorders

212.Metabolic Syndrome

213.Parathyroid Gland Disorders

214.Thyroid Disorders
Part 18: Evaluation and Management of Rheumatic Disorders

215.Ankylosing Spondylitis and Related Disorders

216.Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis

217.Raynaud's Phenomenon

218.Rheumatoid Arthritis

219.Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

220.Vasculitis
Part 19: Evaluation and Management of Multisystem Disorders

221.Barotrauma and Other Diving Injuries

222.Chronic Pain

223.Fatigue

224.Fever

225.Immunodeficiency

226.Lymphadenopathy

227.Sleep Disorders

228.Unintended Weight Loss
Part 20: Evaluation and Management of Infectious Diseases

229.Emerging and Reemerging Infectious Diseases

230.HIV Infection

231.Influenza

232.Infectious Diarrhea

233.Infectious Mononucleosis

234.Tick-Borne Illnesses

235.Tuberculosis

236.West Nile Virus
Part 21: Evaluation and Management of Hematologic Disorders

237.Anemia

238.Blood Coagulation Disorders

239.Leukemias

240.Lymphomas

241.Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Part 22: Evaluation and Management of Oncologic Disorders

242.Collaborative Management of the Oncology Patient

243.Basic Principles of Oncology Treatment

244.Oncology Complications and Paraneoplastic Syndromes

245.Oncology Pain and Symptom Management in Primary Care

246.Unknown Primary Carcinoma
Part 23: Evaluation and Management of Mental Health Disorders

247.Anxiety Disorders

248.Mood Disorders

249.Substance Use Disorders

250.Other Mental Health Disorders

Product details

  • Edition: 5
  • Latest edition
  • Published: April 22, 2016
  • Language: English

About the authors

TB

Terry Mahan Buttaro

Affiliations and expertise
Clinical Assistant Professor, Coastal Medical Associates, Salisbury, Massachusetts; University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

JT

JoAnn Trybulski

Affiliations and expertise
Formerly,Director, DNP Program, Chamberlain College of Nursing, Doral, Florida

PP

Patricia Polgar-Bailey

Patricia Polgar-Bailey, Family Nurse Practitioner and Integrative Care Provider, Charlottesville Free Clinic; Clinical Psychologist, Blue Mountains Health, Charlottesville, Virginia.
Affiliations and expertise
Family Nurse Practitioner and Integrative Care Provider, Charlottesville Free Clinic; Clinical Psychologist, Blue Mountains Health, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA

JS

Joanne Sandberg-Cook

Affiliations and expertise
Adult/Gerontologic Nurse Practitioner (retired), Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Dartmouth-Hitchcock at Kendal, Hanover, New Hampshire; Director, Community Nurse of Thetford, Inc, Thetford Center, Vermont, USA