Reviewers |
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Contributors |
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Preface |
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Acknowledgments |
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Test-Taking Tips |
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1 Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology |
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2 Diagnosis and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disorders |
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6 Acute Coronary Syndrome (Angina Pectoris and Myocardial Infarction) |
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8 Heart Failure: Congestive Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Hypertensive Crisis |
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85 | (4) |
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10 Hemorrhagic (Hypovolemic) Shock |
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11 Interpreting Dysrhythmias |
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12 Cardiomyopathies and Pericarditis |
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13 Treatment of Cardiac, Valvular, and Vascular Insufficiency and Trauma |
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14 Pulmonary Anatomy and Physiology |
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15 Diagnosis and Treatment of Pulmonary Disorders |
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16 Alternative Methods of Ventilatory Support |
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17 Acute Respiratory Dysfunction |
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18 Acute Pulmonary Embolism and Aspiration |
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19 Thoracic Trauma and Air-Leak Syndromes |
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20 Introduction to the Endocrine System |
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21 Anatomy, Physiology, and Dysfunction of the Pituitary Gland |
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22 Anatomy, Physiology, and Dysfunction of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands |
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23 Anatomy, Physiology, and Dysfunction of the Pancreas |
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24 Anatomy, Physiology, and Dysfunction of the Adrenal Glands |
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Part IV IMMUNOLOGY AND HEMATOLOGY |
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25 Physiology of the Immunologic and Hematologic Systems |
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26 Diagnosis and Treatment of Immunologic and Hematologic Problems |
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27 Hematologic and Immunologic Failure and Its Effects on Other Organ Systems |
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29 Life-Threatening Coagulopathies |
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Immunology and Hematology Practice Exam |
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30 Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System |
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373 | (4) |
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32 Acute Head Injuries and Craniotomies |
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33 Stroke and Intracranial Aneurysms |
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385 | (6) |
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34 The Vertebrae and Spinal Cord |
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35 Encephalopathies and Coma |
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401 | (4) |
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36 Meningitis, Muscular Dystrophy, and Myasthenia Gravis |
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37 Seizures and Status Epilepticus |
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38 Anatomy and Physiology of the Gastrointestinal System |
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39 Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage and Esophageal Varices |
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40 Acute and Chronic Hepatic Failure, Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, and Acute Pancreatitis |
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41 Intestinal Infarction, Obstruction, Perforation, and Trauma |
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42 Management of the Patient with a Gastrointestinal Disturbance |
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Gastroenterology Practice Exam |
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43 Anatomy and Physiology of the Renal System |
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44 Renal Regulation of Electrolytes |
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45 Diagnosis and Treatment of Kidney Injury |
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Part VIII MULTIORGAN PROBLEMS |
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46 Sepsis and Multiorgan Syndrome |
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553 | (6) |
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565 | (2) |
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567 | (14) |
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Multisystem Organ Dysfunction Practice Exam |
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575 | (6) |
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Part IX PROFESSIONALISM, ETHICS, AND SYNERGY |
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50 Professional Caring and Ethical Practice |
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51 Behavioral and Psychologic Factors in Progressive Care |
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