Medical-Surgical Nursing Demystified | DeMystified

Medical-Surgical Nursing Demystified

Authors: Mary Digiulio and James Keogh

Published: January 2008

eISBN: 9780071595438 0071595430 | ISBN: 9780071494502

Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1 Cardiovascular System

How the Cardiovascular System Works

Just the Facts

Aortic Aneurysm

Angina (Angina Pectoris)

Myocardial Infarction (MI)

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)

Cardiac Tamponade

Cardiogenic Shock

Cardiomyopathy

Endocarditis

Heart Failure [Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)]

Hypertension (HTN)

Hypovolemic Shock

Myocarditis

Pericarditis

Pulmonary Edema

Raynaud’s Disease

Rheumatic Heart Disease

Thrombophlebitis

Atrial Fibrillation

Asystole

Ventricular Fibrillation

Ventricular Tachycardia

Aortic Insufficiency (AI)

Mitral Insufficiency

Mitral Stenosis

Mitral Valve Prolapse

Tricuspid Insufficiency

Crucial Diagnostic Tests

Quiz

Chapter 2 Respiratory System

How the Respiratory System Works

Just the Facts

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

Asbestosis

Asthma

Atelectasis

Bronchiectasis

Bronchitis

Cor Pulmonale

Emphysema

Lung Cancer

Pleural Effusion

Pneumonia

Pneumothorax

Respiratory Acidosis

Tuberculosis (TB)

Acute Respiratory Failure

Pulmonary Embolism

Influenza

Crucial Diagnostic Tests

Quiz

Chapter 3 Immune System

How the Immune System Works

Just the Facts

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

Anaphylaxis

Ankylosing Spondylitis

Kaposi’s Sarcoma(KS)

Lymphoma

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Scleroderma

Mononucleosis

Epstein-Barr Virus/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Lyme Disease

Septic Shock

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Crucial Diagnostic Tests

Quiz

Chapter 4 Hematologic System

How the Hematologic System Works

Just the Facts

Anemia

Aplastic Anemia (Pancytopenia)

Iron Deficiency Anemia

Pernicious Anemia

Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)

Hemophilia

Leukemia

Multiple Myeloma

Polycythemia Vera

Sickle Cell Anemia

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)

Crucial Diagnostic Tests

Quiz

Chapter 5 Nervous System

How the Nervous System Works

Just the Facts

Head Injury

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Bell’s Palsy

Brain Abscess

Brain Tumor

Cerebral Aneurysm

Encephalitis

Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Huntington’s Disease (Chorea)

Meningitis

Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Myasthenia Gravis

Parkinson’s Disease

Spinal Cord Injury

Stroke

Seizure Disorder

Crucial Diagnostic Tests

Quiz

Chapter 6 Musculoskeletal System

How the Musculoskeletal System Works

Just the Facts

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Fractures

Gout

Osteoarthritis

Osteomyelitis

Osteoporosis

Crucial Diagnostic Tests

Quiz

Chapter 7 Gastrointestinal System

How the Gastrointestinal System Works

Just the Facts

Appendicitis

Cholecystitis

Cirrhosis

Crohn’s Disease

Diverticulitis Disease

Gastroenteritis

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Gastritis

Hepatitis

Hiatal Hernia

Intestinal Obstruction and Paralytic Ileus

Pancreatitis

Peritonitis

Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)

Ulcerative Colitis

Crucial Diagnostic Tests

Quiz

Chapter 8 Endocrine System

How the Endocrine System Works

Just the Facts

Hypothyroidism (Myxedema)

Hyperthyroidism (Graves' Disease)

Simple Goiter

Hypopituitarism

Hyperpituitarism (Acromegaly and Gigantism)

Hyperprolactinemia

Diabetes Insipidus

Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH)

Addison's Disease

Cushing's Syndrome

Primary Aldosteronism (Conn's Syndrome)

Pheochromocytoma

Hypoparathyroidism

Hyperparathyroidism

Diabetes Mellitus

Metabolic Syndrome (Syndrome X/Dysmetabolic Syndrome)

Crucial Diagnostic Tests

Quiz

Chapter 9 Genitourinary System

How the Genitourinary System Works

Just the Facts

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)

Bladder Cancer

Acute Glomerulonephritis

Kidney Cancer

Kidney Stones

Prostate Cancer

Pyelonephritis

Renal Failure

Testicular Cancer

Urinary Tract Infection

Crucial Diagnostic Tests

Quiz

Chapter 10 Integumentary System

How the Integumentary System Works

Just the Facts

Burns

Dermatitis

Skin Cancers

Cellulitis

Pressure Ulcers

Wounds and Healing

Crucial Diagnostic Tests

Quiz

Chapter 11 Fluids and Electrolytes

How Fluids and Electrolytes Work

Just the Facts

Hyponatremia

Hypernatremia

Hypocalcemia

Hypercalcemia

Hypokalemia

Hyperkalemia

Hypomagnesemia

Hypermagnesemia

Metabolic Acidosis

Metabolic Alkalosis

Hypophosphatemia

Hyperphosphatemia

Dehydration

Crucial Diagnostic Tests

Quiz

Chapter 12 Mental Health

A Look at Mental Health

Just the Facts

Anxiety

Panic Disorder

Depression

Bipolar Disorder

Schizophrenia

Anorexia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa

Delirium

Quiz

Chapter 13 Perioperative Care

Perioperative Care

Surgical Classifications

The Preoperative Period

The Intraoperative Period

The Postoperative Period

Just the Facts

Cardiovascular Complications

Respiratory Complications

Infection

Gastrointestinal Complications

Quiz

Chapter 14 Women's Health

The Female Body

Just the Facts

Breast Cancer

Cervical Cancer

Dysmenorrhea

Ectopic Pregnancy

Endometrial Cancer

Fibroids (Leiomyomas)

Infertility

Menopause

Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian Masses, Benign

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

Trophoblastic Disease

Pregnancy

Labor & Delivery

Postpartum

Rh Incompatibility

Preeclampsia and Eclampsia

Crucial Diagnostic Tests

Quiz

Chapter 15 Pain Management

Pain

Just the Facts

Acute Pain

Chronic Pain

Peripheral Neuropathy

Phantom Limb Pain

Substance Use Disorders

Drug Addiction

Crucial Diagnostic Test

Quiz

Final Exam

Answers to Quiz and Exam Questions

Glossary

Index