Table of Contents

Part I Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Chapter 1 Fluid Balance
Chapter 2 Electrolyte Balance: Part I
Chapter 3 Electrolyte Balance: Part II
Chapter 4 Acid-Base Balance
Part I Questions
Part I Answers

Part II Immune Disorders
Chapter 5 Immune Response
Chapter 6 Infectious Microorganisms
Chapter 7 Leukocytes
Chapter 8 Antigens, Antibodies, and Immunity
Chapter 9 Lyme Disease and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Chapter 10 Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Part II Questions
Part II Answers

Part III Anemias
Chapter 11 Common Anemias
Chapter 12 Thalassemia, Sickle Cell Anemia, and Pernicious Anemi
Part III Questions
Part III Answers

Part IV Nervous System
Chapter 13 Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System
Chapter 14 Altered Level of Consciousness and Increased Intracranial Pressure
Chapter 15 Seizures and Infections of the Nervous System
Chapter 16 Trauma to the Nervous System
Chapter 17 Cerebrovascular Accident
Chapter 18 Degenerative Disorders of the Nervous System
Part IV Questions
Part IV Answers

Part V Endocrine System
Chapter 19 Anatomy and Physiology of the Endocrine System
Chapter 20 Thyroid
Chapter 21 Parathyroid
Chapter 22 Adrenal Physiology
Chapter 23 Diabetes Mellitus
Part V Questions
Part V Answers

Part VI Respiratory System
Chapter 24 Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System
Chapter 25 Asthma
Chapter 26 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Pulmonary Emboli
Chapter 27 Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema
Chapter 28 Lung Cancer
Chapter 29 Pneumonia and Atelectasis
Chapter 30 Tuberculosis
Part VI Questions
Part VI Answers

Part VII Cardiovascular System
Chapter 31 Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiovascular System: Part I
Chapter 32 Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiovascular System: Part II
Chapter 33 Dyslipidemias and Atherosclerosis
Chapter 34 Coronary Artery Disease
Chapter 35 Hypertension
Chapter 36 Congestive Heart Failure
Chapter 37 Dysrhythmias
Chapter 38 Cardiomyopathies
Chapter 39 Inflammatory Heart Disease
Chapter 40 Valvular Problems
Chapter 41 Vascular Disorders
Part VII Questions
Part VII Answers

Part VIII Gastrointestinal System
Chapter 42 Anatomy and Physiology of the Gastrointestinal System
Chapter 43 Gastritis
Chapter 44 Peptic Ulcer Disease
Chapter 45 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Chapter 46 Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Part I
Chapter 47 Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Part II
Chapter 48 Diverticulitis
Chapter 49 Intestinal Obstruction and Paralytic Ileus
Chapter 50 Gastroenteritis: Part I
Chapter 51 Gastroenteritis: Part II
Chapter 52 Cancers of the Gastrointestinal Tract
Chapter 53 Liver and Biliary Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter 54 Hepatitis
Chapter 55 Cirrhosis
Chapter 56 Pancreatitis and Gallbladder Diseases
Part VIII Questions
Part VIII Answers

Part IX Renal System
Chapter 57 Anatomy and Physiology of the Renal System
Chapter 58 Urinary Tract Infections and Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
Chapter 59 Glomerulonephritis
Chapter 60 Micturition and Incontinence
Chapter 61 Renal Calculi and Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
Chapter 62 Renal Failure
Chapter 63 Tubulointerstitial Disorders
Part IX Questions
Part IX Answers

Part X Orthopedics
Chapter 64 Bone Physiology
Chapter 65 Osteoporosis
Chapter 66 Arthritis
Chapter 67 Low Back Pain
Part X Questions
Part X References

References
Index