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Study Guide for Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions

  • 7th Edition - November 30, 2021
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Karin C. VanMeter, Robert J. Hubert
  • Language: English

Reinforce your understanding of pathophysiology with a practical workbook! Corresponding to the chapters in Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 7th Edition, this… Read more

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Reinforce your understanding of pathophysiology with a practical workbook! Corresponding to the chapters in Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 7th Edition, this study guide uses a variety of exercises, activities, and review questions to help you master concepts relating to disorders and disease processes. It lets you practice skills and apply concepts to clinical practice. To make review easier, an answer key is included in the back of the book.

Key features

  • 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, crossword puzzles, questions that apply knowledge to more complex situations, and compare/contrast completion charts
  • Answer key for all of the activities is provided at the back of the book, providing immediate feedback
  • The same authors as the Pathophysiology textbook — Karin VanMeter and Robert Hubert — ensure that content in the study guide is consistent and accurate

Readership

Health profession students required to take a pathophysiology course

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

Product details

  • Edition: 7
  • Latest edition
  • Published: February 7, 2022
  • Language: English

About the authors

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

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