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Author:   Sharon Stark ,  Lynda Stoodley
Publisher:   American Nurses Association, Nursing Knowledge Center
Imprint:   American Nurses Association, Nursing Knowledge Center
ISBN:  

9780976821335

ISBN 10:   0976821338
Pages:   518
Publication Date:   30 November 2017
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR OBTAINING CONTINUING EDUCATION Chapter 1. Preparing for the Certification Examination Before You Begin Studying Take Advantage of all of ANCC’s Resources Tips for Preparing for the Exam The Night Before the Exam The Day of the Exam Tips for Dealing with Anxiety Internet Resources Chapter 2. Foundations of Advanced Practice Nursing Dimensions of the Nurse Practitioner (NP) Role Legal and Financial Issues Ethics Advocacy Quality Assurance Risk Management Nurse Practitioner Legal and Financial Issues Current Trends References Chapter 3. Healthcare Issues Epidemiology Cultural Influences on Health Illness Presentation and Aging Changes Hospice, Palliative, and Respite Care Leadership and Advocacy Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Documentation References Chapter 4. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Learning Objectives Healthy People 2010–2020 Health Maintenance and Goals Screening Guidelines Average Life Expectancy Health Behaviors Amenable to Intervention Diet, Exercise, and Health Achieve a Healthy Body Weight Adult Health Screenings References Chapter 5. Infectious Diseases Learning Objectives Types of Infections Infection Triggers Chain of Infection Infectious Agents Influenza (Flu) Infectious Mononucleosis (Mono) Lyme Disease Viral Hepatitis HIV and AIDS Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever West Nile Virus References Chapter 6. Dermatological Disorders Learning Objectives About Dermatological Disorders and Conditions Common Bacterial Skin Infections Viral Skin Infections Dermatitis Other DermAtologic Conditions Skin Cancer References Chapter 7. Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat Learning Objectives Eyes Ears Nose Mouth and Nose References Chapter 8. Cardiovascular System Disorders Learning Objectives Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease (ASHD) Angina Myocardial Infarction Murmurs Hypertension (HTN) Dyslipidemia Atrial Fibrillation Heart Failure (HF) Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Venous Insufficiency References Chapter 9. Respiratory System Disorders Learning Objectives Asthma Bronchitis Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Pneumonia Primary Lung Malignancies Tuberculosis (TB) Pulmonary Embolism (PE) References Chapter 10. Gastrointestinal (GI) System Disorders Learning Objectives Constipation Acute Diarrhea Chronic Diarrhea Dysphagia Acute Abdomen Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome (ZES) Gastric Cancer Cholelithiasis (Gallstones) and Cholecystitis (Gallbladder Inflammation) Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis Unintentional Weight Loss and Malnutrition Colorectal Cancer Abdominal Hernias Hemorrhoids Flatulence Eructation Gastroenteritis References Chapter 11. Male and Female Reproductive Disorders Learning Objectives Men’s Health Women’s Health References Chapter 12. Genitourinary, Renal, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases Learning Objectives Renal and Urological Considerations for Older Adults Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Pyelonephritis Hematuria Acute Kidney Injury Acute Glomerulonephritis Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Urinary Incontinence Sexual Dysfunction Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) References Chapter 13. Musculoskeletal Disorders Learning Objectives Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Giant-Cell Arteritis (GCA; Temporal Arteritis) Arthritis Fractures Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Shoulder Injuries Knee Injuries Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Additional Joint Injuries Low Back Pain Neck Pain Gait Disorders Osteomyelitis References Chapter 14. Neurologic System Disorders Learning Objectives Headache Meningitis Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig’s Disease Myasthenia Gravis (MG) Seizure Disorders Parkinson’s Disease Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Dementia Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) Delirium References Chapter 15. Endocrine Disorders Learning Objectives Age-Related Concerns Hypothermia Hyperthermia Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (Formerly Called Insulin-Dependent Diabetes or IDDM) Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (Formerly Called Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes) Hypothyroidism Hyperthyroidism and Thyrotoxicosis Thyroid Nodule and Thyroid Cancer References Chapter 16. Hematological Disorders Learning Objectives Anemia Leukemias Multiple Myeloma Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Hodgkin Lymphoma Drug-Induced Thrombocytopenia References Chapter 17. Psychiatric and Mental Health Learning Objectives General Approach to Psychiatric Issues Psychosocial Changes of Aging Depression Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Bipolar Disorder Grief and Bereavement Anxiety Disorders Alcohol and Substance Abuse Tobacco Use and Cessation Elder Abuse and Neglect References Appendix A. Review Questions Appendix B. Review Question Answers INDEX

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