Table of Contents
Contributors xi
Introduction xiii
About the Author xviii
Chapter 1 Cardiovascular System 1
How the Cardiovascular System Works 2
Just the Facts 5
Arrhythmias 54
Valvular Disorders 62
Chapter 2 Respiratory System 73
How the Respiratory System Works 74
Just the Facts 76
Chapter 3 Immune System 131
How the Immune System Works 132
Just the Facts 134
Chapter 4 Hematologic System 157
How the Hematologic System Works 158
Just the Facts 161
Chapter 5 Nervous System 193
How the Nervous System Works 194
Just the Facts 198
Chapter 6 Musculoskeletal System 247
How the Musculoskeletal System Works 248
Just the Facts 252
Chapter 7 Gastrointestinal System 275
How the Gastrointestinal System Works 276
Just the Facts 278
Chapter 8 Endocrine System 321
How the Endocrine System Works 322
Just the Facts 324
Chapter 9 Genitourinary System 359
How the Genitourinary System Works 360
Just the Facts 362
Chapter 10 Integumentary System 383
How the Integumentary System Works 384
Just the Facts 388
Chapter 11 Fluids and Electrolytes 405
How Fluids and Electrolytes Work 406
Just the Facts 411
Chapter 12 Mental Health 437
A Look at Mental Health 438
Just the Facts 439
Chapter 13 Perioperative Care 459
Perioperative Care 460
Just the Facts 460
Chapter 14 Women's Health 479
The Female Body 480
Just the Facts 482
Chapter 15 Pain Management 515
Pain 516
Just the Facts 518
Chapter 16 Geriatrics 535
Why the Elderly Are Different? 536
Geriatric Syndromes 538
Chapter 17 Substance Abuse 569
How the Substance Abuse Works 570
Dependency and Medication 571
Detoxification 571
Triggers and Recovery 572
Social Support 573
Common Signs of Substance Abuse 573
Just the Facts 574
Chapter 18 Common Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests 623
Final Exam Questions 655
Answers to Review Questions and Final Exam Questions 673
Glossary 677
Index 685