Porth’s Essentials of Pathophysiology 5th Edition by Tommie L. Norris, ISBN-13: 978-1975107192

Porth’s Essentials of Pathophysiology 5th Edition by Tommie L. Norris, ISBN-13: 978-1975107192

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• Publisher: ‎ LWW; 5th edition (November 5, 2019)
• Language: ‎ English
• 1248 pages
• ISBN-10: ‎ 1975107195
• ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1975107192

Vital Disease Information for Your Success in Nursing.

Ready yourself for the realities of professional nursing practice with this proven approach to pathophysiology. Distilling need-to-know disease content in a clear, accessible format, Porth’s Essentials of Pathophysiology offers concise yet complete coverage of how the body works to help you establish the scientific foundation essential to success in your nursing career.

Table of Contents:

UNIT 1 – Concepts of Health and Disease
Chapter 1– Concepts of Health and Disease
UNIT 2 – Cell Function and Growth
Chapter 2 — Cell and Tissue Characteristics
Chapter 3 — Cellular Adaptation, Injury, and Death
Chapter 4 — Genetic Control of Cell Function and Inheritance
Chapter 5 — Genetic and Congenital Disorders
Chapter 6 — Neoplasia
UNIT 3 – Disorders of Integrative Function
Chapter 7 — Stress and Adaptation
Chapter 8 — Disorders of Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid–Base Balance
UNIT 4 – Infection, Inflammation, and Immunity
Chapter 9 — Inflammation, Tissue Repair, and Wound Healing
Chapter 10 — Mechanisms of Infectious Disease
Chapter 11– Innate and Adaptive Immunity
Chapter 12 — Disorders of the Immune Response, Including HIV/AIDS
UNIT 5 – Disorders of Neural Function
Chapter 13 — Organization and Control of Neural Function
Chapter 14 — Somatosensory Function, Pain, Headache, and Temperature Regulation
Chapter 15 — Disorders of Motor Function
Chapter 16 — Disorders of Brain Function
Chapter 17 — Sleep and Sleep–Wake Disorders
Chapter 18 — Disorders of Thought, Emotion, and Memory
UNIT 6 – Disorders of Special Sensory Function
Chapter 19 — Disorders of Visual Function
Chapter 20 — Disorders of Hearing and Vestibular Function
Chapter 21 — Blood Cells and the Hematopoietic System
Chapter 22 — Disorders of Hemostasis
Chapter 23 — Disorders of Red Blood Cells
Chapter 24 — Disorders of White Blood Cells and Lymphoid Tissues
UNIT 8 – Disorders of Cardiovascular Function
Chapter 25 — Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular System
Chapter 26 — Disorders of Blood Flow and Blood Pressure Regulation
Chapter 27 — Disorders of Cardiac Function, and Heart Failure and Circulatory Shock
Chapter 28 — Disorders of Cardiac Conduction and Rhythm
UNIT 9 – Disorders of Respiratory Function
Chapter 29 — Structure and Function of the Respiratory System
Chapter 30 — Respiratory Tract Infections, Neoplasms, and Childhood Disorders
Chapter 31 — Disorders of Ventilation and Gas Exchange
UNIT 10 – Disorders of Renal Function
Chapter 32 — Structure and Function of the Kidney
Chapter 33 — Disorders of Renal Function
Chapter 34 — Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease
Chapter 35 — Disorders of the Bladder and Lower Urinary Tract
UNIT 11- Disorders of Gastrointestinal Function
Chapter 36 — Structure and Function of the Gastrointestinal System
Chapter 37 — Disorders of Gastrointestinal Function
Chapter 38 — Disorders of Hepatobiliary and Exocrine Pancreas Function
Chapter 39 — Alterations in Nutritional Status
UNIT 12 – Disorders of Endocrine Function
Chapter 40 — Mechanisms of Endocrine Control1
Chapter 41– Disorders of Endocrine Control of Growth and Metabolism
UNIT 13 – Disorders of Genitourinary and Reproductive Function
Chapter 42 — Structure and Function of the Male Genitourinary System
Chapter 43 — Disorders of the Male Reproductive System
Chapter 44 — Structure and Function of the Female Reproductive System
Chapter 45 — Disorders of the Female Reproductive System
Chapter 46 — Sexually Transmitted Infections
UNIT 14 – Disorders of Musculoskeletal Function
Chapter 47 — Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 48 — Disorders of Musculoskeletal Function: Trauma, Infection, Neoplasms1
Chapter 49 — Disorders of Musculoskeletal Function: Developmental and Metabolic Disorders, Activity Intolerance, and Fatigue
Chapter 50 — Disorders of Musculoskeletal Function: Rheumatic Disorders
UNIT 15 – Disorders of Integumentary Function
Chapter 51 — Structure and Function of the Skin
Chapter 52 — Disorders of Skin Integrity and Function

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