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Introduction to the Continuing Education (CE) Contact Hour Application
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Acknowledgements |
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Chapter 1 |
Taking the Certification Examination Elizabeth
Blunt, PhD, MSN, FNP-BC |
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General Suggestions for Preparing for the Exam |
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About the Certification Exams |
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Chapter 2 |
Important Factors Influencing The Nurse Practitioner Role Elizabeth Blunt, PhD,
MSN, FNP-BC |
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Legal Dimensions of the Role |
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Theory and Principles of Family-Focused Care |
18 |
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Chapter 3 |
Healthcare Issues Shirlee
Drayton-Brooks, PhD, FNP-BC, APRN-BC |
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General Approach |
27 |
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Epidemiologic Principles |
28 |
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Human Development |
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Health Maintenance |
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Models and Theories Related to Health Care |
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Health Maintenance Practice |
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Safety |
56 |
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Geriatric Assessment |
67 |
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Immunization |
68 |
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Other Healthcare Considerations |
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Chapter 4 |
Infectious Diseases |
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General Approach |
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Viral Infections |
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Bacteria! and Other Infections |
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HIV-Related Issues |
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Chapter 5 |
Common Problems of the Skin Deborah
Gilbert-Palmer, EDD, FNP-BC |
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General Approach |
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Allergy |
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Eczematous Conditions |
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Acne |
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Bapulosquamous Eruptions |
173 |
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Fungal and Yeast Infections |
174 |
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Bacterial Infections of the Skin |
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Viral Skin Infections |
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Parasitic Infestations and Bites |
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Tumors |
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Other Integumentary Conditions |
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Chapter 6 |
Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders |
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General Approach |
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Disorders of the Eyes |
219 |
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Ocular Trauma |
239 |
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Problems of the Ears |
246 |
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Problems of the Nose/Sinuses |
258 |
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Problems of the Pharynx |
268 |
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Problems of the Mouth |
274 |
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Problems of the Neck |
278 |
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Chapter 7 |
Respiratory Disorders Li5a Neri, MSN, CRNP |
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General Approach |
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Acute Conditions |
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Chronic Conditions |
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Chapter 8 |
Cardiovascular Disorders Shirlee Drayton-Brooks, PhD, FNP-BC, APRN-BC |
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General Approach |
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Common Cardiovascular Disorders |
335 |
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Congenital Heart Defects |
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Cyanotic Congenital Heart Defects |
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Peripheral Vascular Disorders |
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Chapter 9 |
Gastrointestinal Disorders Barbara Rideout,
MSN, APRN-BC |
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General Approach |
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Gastrointestinal Signs and Symptoms |
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Common Gastrointestinal Conditions |
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Conditions that may Warrant Surgery |
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Conditions of the Rectum and Anus |
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Conditions of the Liver |
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Other Related Conditions |
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Chapter 10 |
Renal and Urologic Disorders Barbara Rideout,
MSN, APRN-BC |
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General Approach |
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Urologic Disorders |
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Renal Disorders |
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Chapter 11 |
Female Reproductive System Disorders and Conditions Barbara Siebert, MSN, CRNP, FNP-BC |
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Genera! Approach |
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Conditions of the Menstrual Cycle |
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Breast Conditions |
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Noninfectious Breast Disorders |
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Conditions of the Vulva, Vagina, and Cervix |
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Abnormal Growths of Uterus and Ovaries |
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome/Polycystic Ovarian Disease |
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Other Conditions |
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Care of the Maternity Patient |
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Chapter 12 |
Male Reproductive System Disorders and Conditions Barbara Siebert, MSN, CRNP, FNP-BC |
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General Approach |
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Disorders of the Prostate Gland |
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Disorders of the Scrotal Contents |
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Penile Disorders |
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Chapter 13 |
Sexually Transmitted Diseases Mary
Ann Krisman-Scott,
RN, PHD, FNP-BC |
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General Approach |
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Infections that Cause Vaginitis and Cervicitis
in Women and Urethritis in Men |
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Viral Infections |
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Other STDs |
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Chapter 14 |
Musculoskeletal Disorders Deborah
Gilbert-Palmer, EDD, FNP-BC |
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General Approach |
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Arthritis |
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Conditions of the Bones |
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Conditions that Cause Hip Pain |
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Conditions that Cause Knee Pain |
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Conditions that Cause Ankle Pain |
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Conditions that Cause Shoulder Pain |
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Other Shoulder Injuries and Conditions |
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Conditions that Cause Elbow Pain |
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Conditions that Cause Wrist Pain |
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Other Musculoskeletal Conditions and Injuries |
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Chapter 15 |
Neurologic Disorders Deborah Gilbert-Palmer,
EDD, FNP-BC |
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General Approach |
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General Neurologic and Neurosurgical
Disorders |
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Seizures and Epilepsy |
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Chapter 16 |
Hematologic Disorders |
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General Approach |
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Normocytic Anemias |
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Hypochromic Anemias |
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Megaloblastic Anemias |
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Other Problems of Iron and Red Blood Ceils |
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White Blood Cell-Related Problems |
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Coagulation Disorders |
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Chapter 17 |
Endocrine Disorders Shirlee Drayton-Brooks, PhD, FNP-BC, APRN-BC |
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General Approach |
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Disorders of the Pancreas |
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Thyroid Disorders |
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Adrenal Disorders |
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Pituitary Disorders |
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Pubertal Disorders |
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Chapter 18 |
Psychiatric-Mental Health Disorders Mary Ann Krisman-Scott,
RN, PHD, FNP-BC |
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General Approach |
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Anxiety Disorders |
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Mood Disorders |
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Substance Use Disorders |
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Domestic Violence and Abuse |
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Eating Disorders |
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Other Disorders |
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Appendix A |
Case Studies and Discussion |
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Appendix B |
Review Questions |
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Appendix C |
Answers to the Review Questions |
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Index |
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About the Authors |
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