Pathophysiology Made Incredibly Easy

Expanded, updated, and now in full color throughout, this Fourth Edition presents vital pathophysiology information in an easy-to-understand, easy-to-remember, entertaining, and practical manner. Chapters cover cancer, infection, immune disorders, genetics, blood, and disorders of each body system, highlighting pathophysiologic processes, signs and symptoms, diagnostic test findings, and current treatments. Illustrations, memory joggers, and other special features help readers understand and remember key points.

This edition's expanded cancer chapter covers more types of cancer. The Practice Makes Perfect self-test includes more NCLEX®-style questions, with rationales for correct and incorrect answers.

A companion website on thePoint will offer additional information, illustrations, memory joggers, and study cards.

Table Of Contents

Foreword

Chapter 1: Pathophysiology basics

Chapter 2: Cardiovascular system

Chapter 3: Respiratory system

Chapter 4: Neurologic system

Chapter 5: Gastrointestinal system

Chapter 6: Musculoskeletal system

Chapter 7: Endocrine system

Chapter 8: Renal system

Chapter 9: Hematologic system

Chapter 10: Immune system

Chapter 11: Infection

Chapter 12: Cancer

Chapter 13: Genetics

Practice makes perfect

Less common disorders

Glossary

Selected references