Overview

This book is an accessible collection of case study scenarios ideal for physiology and pharmacology revision for pharmacy, medical, biomedical science, clinical science and healthcare students.  Clearly structured and organized by major organ system, the book emphasises ways in which key signs and symptoms of disease inform diagnosis and the choice of treatment, together with the relevant pharmacological mechanisms. Each chapter has a clinical focus and includes clear learning outcomes, key points and model answers with detailed explanations designed to enhance students’ understanding of the physiology and pharmacology underpinning each case study scenario. 50 topics are covered and the cases presented include an extensive range of psychological, neurological, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal and reproductive disorders, their symptoms, complications and usual treatment along with the actions and uses of some widely- used drugs. An essential revision text designed to help students apply their theoretical knowledge to real-life cases Realistic case studies focusing on commonly occurring conditions and diseases Model answers throughout Learning outcomes provided at the beginning of each chapter Key learning points presented in the cases follow each model answer Helps students to understand the relevance and clinical implications of the topics studied in physiology and pharmacology courses Reinforces  major concepts and definitions Includes a glossary with a full list of drugs and disorders to support the text

Full Product Details

Author:   Farideh Javid (University Of Huddersfield) ,  Janice McCurrie (University Of Bradford)
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.00cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.617kg
ISBN:  

9780470518533

ISBN 10:   0470518537
Pages:   356
Publication Date:   12 December 2008
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface xi Case Studies 1 1 Psychological disorders 3 Case Study 1 A mother’s loss 3 Case Study 2 A dangerous father? 6 Case Study 3 Continual concerns for Mr Watson 8 Case Study 4 A scary presentation 9 Case Study 5 Fussy Jane 11 Case Study 6 David’s withdrawal 12 Case Study 7 Forgetful mum 14 Case Study 8 Disruptive John 15 2 Neurological disorders 17 Case Study 9 Mrs Smith’s tremor 17 Case Study 10 Rose’s loss of consciousness 19 Case Study 11 Another day away from the office 21 Case Study 12 Drooping eyelids 22 3 Endocrine disorders 25 Case Study 13 An agitated mother 25 Case Study 14 A vague and sleepy lady 27 Case Study 15 A dehydrated businesswoman 29 Case Study 16 Brian’s weight gain 31 Case Study 17 The thirsty schoolboy 33 Case Study 18 Eric’s expanding waistline 35 4 Cardiovascular disorders 37 Case Study 19 Annie’s heartache 37 Case Study 20 The executive’s medical check-up 39 Case Study 21 A hypertensive emergency 42 Case Study 22 Harry Mann’s bad day 45 Case Study 23 Grandpa’s silence 47 Case Study 24 The gardener who collapsed on his lawn 49 Case Study 25 Hanna’s palpitations 51 5 Respiratory disorders 53 Case Study 26 Moving to England 53 Case Study 27 The sneezing boy 55 Case Study 28 Mandy’s sleepover 56 Case Study 29 Bob and Bill’s breathing problems 58 Case Study 30 A punctured chest 60 Case Study 31 Carmen’s repeated respiratory infections 62 Case Study 32 Chandra’s chronic bronchitis 64 6 Kidney and body fluid disorders 67 Case Study 33 Greg’s glomerulonephritis 67 Case Study 34 Kevin’s chronic kidney problems 69 Case Study 35 The polar bear’s fun run 71 Case Study 36 The housewife who drank too much 73 7 Blood disorders 75 Case Study 37 An exhausted mother 75 Case Study 38 Patsy’s Australian journey 78 Case Study 39 The dizzy blonde 80 8 Gastrointestinal disorders 83 Case Study 40 Mr Benjamin’s bowel problem 83 Case Study 41 A disturbed holiday 85 Case Study 42 Jude’s sudden admission to hospital 86 Case Study 43 The producer’s stomach ache 88 Case Study 44 Daria’s abdominal pain 90 Case Study 45 That bloated feeling 92 9 Autonomic disorders 95 Case Study 46 Rob’s ocular accident 95 Case Study 47 A severe attack of greenfly 97 10 Reproductive disorders 99 Case Study 48 Panic of a college girl 99 Case Study 49 Shabana’s monthly problems 101 Case Study 50 Demi’s baby 103 Answers 105 1 Psychological disorders 107 Case Study 1 A mother’s loss 107 Case Study 2 A dangerous father? 111 Case Study 3 Continual concerns for Mr Watson 114 Case Study 4 A scary presentation 116 Case Study 5 Fussy Jane 119 Case Study 6 David’s withdrawal 121 Case Study 7 Forgetful mum 124 Case Study 8 Disruptive John 126 2 Neurological disorders 129 Case Study 9 Mrs Smith’s tremor 129 Case Study 10 Rose’s loss of consciousness 133 Case Study 11 Another day away from the office 136 Case Study 12 Drooping eyelids 139 3 Endocrine disorders 143 Case Study 13 An agitated mother 143 Case Study 14 A vague and sleepy lady 146 Case Study 15 A dehydrated business woman 149 Case Study 16 Brian’s weight gain 153 Case Study 17 The thirsty schoolboy 158 Case Study 18 Eric’s expanding waistline 163 4 Cardiovascular disorders 169 Case Study 19 Annie’s heartache 169 Case Study 20 The executive’s medical check-up 174 Case Study 21 A hypertensive emergency 179 Case Study 22 Harry Mann’s bad day 183 Case Study 23 Grandpa’s silence 187 Case Study 24 The gardener who collapsed on his lawn 191 Case Study 25 Hanna’s palpitations 196 5 Respiratory disorders 201 Case Study 26 Moving to England 201 Case Study 27 The sneezing boy 204 Case Study 28 Mandy’s sleepover 206 Case Study 29 Bob and Bill’s breathing problems 210 Case Study 30 A punctured chest 213 Case Study 31 Carmen’s repeated respiratory infections 217 Case Study 32 Chandra’s chronic bronchitis 221 6 Kidney and body fluid disorders 227 Case Study 33 Greg’s glomerulonephritis 227 Case Study 34 Kevin’s chronic kidney problems 233 Case Study 35 The polar bear’s fun run 238 Case Study 36 The housewife who drank too much 245 7 Blood disorders 249 Case Study 37 An exhausted mother 249 Case Study 38 Patsy’s Australian journey 254 Case Study 39 The dizzy blonde 259 8 Gastrointestinal disorders 263 Case Study 40 Mr Benjamin’s bowel problem 263 Case Study 41 A disturbed holiday 266 Case Study 42 Jude’s sudden admission to the hospital 269 Case Study 43 The producer’s stomach ache 273 Case Study 44 Daria’s abdominal pain 278 Case Study 45 That bloated feeling 283 9 Autonomic disorders 289 Case Study 46 Rob’s ocular accident 289 Case Study 47 A severe attack of greenfly 293 10 Reproductive disorders 299 Case Study 48 Panic of a college girl 299 Case Study 49 Shabana’s monthly problems 304 Case Study 50 Demi’s baby 311 Glossary 319 Index 337

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Farideh Javid is the author of Clinical Physiology and Pharmacology: The Essentials, published by Wiley. Janice McCurrie is the author of Clinical Physiology and Pharmacology: The Essentials, published by Wiley.

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