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Study Guide for Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions

  • 6th Edition - November 28, 2017
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Robert J. Hubert, Karin C. VanMeter
  • Language: English

Master key pathophysiology concepts and apply them to the practice setting! Corresponding to the chapters in Gould’s Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 6th e… Read more

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Master key pathophysiology concepts and apply them to the practice setting! Corresponding to the chapters in Gould’s Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 6th edition, this study guide offers a wide range of engaging activities to reinforce your understanding and practice your skills. To make studying easier, an answer key is included in the back of the book.

Key features

  • UPDATED chapters reflect the text’s logical, systematic approach
  • Learning activities provide a variety of ways to assess your knowledge or identify areas for further study, including labeling exercises, matching exercises on important terminology, application questions that apply to more complex situations, crossword puzzles, and compare/contrast completion charts
  • The answer key for all of the activities is provided at the end of the study guide

Table of contents

Section I: Pathophysiology: Background and Overview

1. Introduction to Pathophysiology

2. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances

3. Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Other Common Therapies

4. Pain

Section II: Defense/Protective

5. Inflammation and Healing

6. Infection

7. Immunity

Section III: Pathophysiology of Body Systems

8. Skin Disorders

9. Musculoskeletal Disorders

10. Blood and the Circulatory System

11. Lymphatic System Disorders

12. Cardiovascular System Disorders

13. Respiratory System Disorders

14. Neurological Disorders

15. Eyes, Ears and Other Sensory Organs

16. Endocrine Disorders

17. Digestive System Disorders

18. Urinary System Disorders

19. Reproductive System Disorders

20. Neoplasms and Cancer

Section IV: Factors Contributing to Pathophysiology

21. Congenital and Genetic Disorders

22. Complications Due to Pregnancy

23. Complications Due to Adolescence

24. Complications Due to Aging

Section V: Environmental Factors and Pathophysiology

25. Immobility and Associated Problems

26. Stress and Associated Problems

27. Substance Abuse and Associated Problems

28. Environmental Hazards and Associated Problems

ANSWER KEY

Product details

  • Edition: 6
  • Latest edition
  • Published: November 28, 2017
  • Language: English

About the authors

RH

Robert J. Hubert

Robert J. Hubert, BS is a laboratory coordinator at Iowa State University, Department of Animal Sciences, Ames, Iowa.
Affiliations and expertise
Laboratory Coordinator, Iowa State University, Department of Animal Sciences, Ames, Iowa, USA

KV

Karin C. VanMeter

Karin C. VanMeter, PhD is a lecturer in the Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ames, Iowa.
Affiliations and expertise
Lecturer, Iowa State University, Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ames, Iowa