Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology: Essentials for Clinical Practice 1st Edition by Tkacs, Herrmann & Johnson (2020)

Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology: Essentials for Clinical Practice, First Edition edited by Nancy C. Tkacs, Linda L. Herrmann, and Randall L. Johnson is the foundational advanced physiology and pathophysiology text specifically designed for future healthcare providers who will diagnose, manage, and prescribe — including nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other advanced practice clinicians caring for patients across the lifespan. Published by Springer Publishing Company and winner of the 2021 AJN Book of the Year Award, 1st Place, and a Prose Award finalist, this landmark text addresses the specific learning needs of the next generation of advanced healthcare providers.

Focusing on practical applications of physiology, this text facilitates in-depth understanding of pathophysiological concepts as they relate to major disorders commonly seen in clinical practice. It includes comprehensive pediatric and geriatric considerations throughout — essential knowledge for advanced practice providers who care for patients across the full age spectrum. The author team includes experienced clinicians and educators: nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, doctors of pharmacy, physicians, and basic scientists, whose collaboration produced a text that carefully details the physiological mechanisms underlying clinical presentations.

The First Edition features a COVID-19 supplement with the latest information integrated into relevant chapters, ensuring students and clinicians have access to the most current evidence on this clinically significant condition. Case studies, more than 500 images, and end-of-chapter key points throughout support active learning and reinforce translation of science to clinical decision-making.

Essential for DNP, MSN, NP, PA, and advanced practice healthcare programs, and for clinicians preparing for ANCC certification, AANP board exams, and clinical specialty certification examinations. Topics include: cellular physiology, cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, neurological, endocrine, gastrointestinal, immune, and reproductive pathophysiology across the lifespan.