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Are you looking into how to advance your professional development through certification? Need a reliable and credible reference resource? No matter where you are in the process, make sure you have the most valuable review and resource tool at your disposal. Family Nurse Practitioner Review and Resource Manual is a must-have tool for nurses planning to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC's) Family Nurse Practitioner certification exam.
Based on the official ANCC certification exam test content outline, this review and resource manual will help you:
Study and analyze comprehensive material and concepts written by nursing experts.
Develop a recommended seven-step plan to equip you for the exam and map out what to do on the day of the exam.
Prepare for and familiarize yourself with family nurse practitioner standards of practice.
And much more ...
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Contents
INSTRUCTIONS FOR OBTAINING CONTINUING EDUCATION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
VOLUME 1
CHAPTER 1. Taking the Certification Examination
General Suggestions for Preparing for the Exam
CHAPTER 2. Important Factors Influencing the Nurse
Practitioner Role
Legal Dimensions of the Role
Theory and Principles of Family-Focused Care
Case Studies
Case Studies Discussion
References
CHAPTER 3. Healthcare Issues
General Approach
Red Flags
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
National Health Prevention Strategy
Model Epidemiologic Principles
Human Development
Health Maintenance
Health Maintenance Practice
Geriatric Assessment
VI CONTENTS
Immunization
Case Studies
Case Studies Discussion
References
CHAPTER 4. Infectious Diseases
General Approach
Red Flags
Pediatric Issues
Viral Infections
Bacterial and Other Infections
Illnesses of Unknown Origin
Infections from Bioweapons (BW)
Transmission-Based Precautions
Donning and Doffing Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE)
Tropical/Global Diseases
Case Studies
Case Studies Discussion
References
CHAPTER 5. Common Problems of the Skin
General Approach
Red Flags
Allergy
Eczematous Conditions
Acne
Papulosquamous Eruptions
Fungal and Yeast Infections
Bacterial Infections of Skin
CONTENTS VII
Viral Skin Infections
Parasitic Infestations and Bites
Tumors
Other Integumentary Conditions
Case Studies
Case Studies Discussion
References
CHAPTER 6. Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders
General Approach
Red Flags
Disorders of the Eyes
Ocular Trauma
Problems of the Ears
Problems of Nose/Sinuses
Problems of the Pharynx
Problems of the Mouth
Problems of the Neck
Case Studies
Case Studies Discussion
References
CHAPTER 7. Respiratory Disorders
General Approach
Red Flags
Acute Conditions
Chronic Conditions
Case Studies
Case Studies Discussion
References
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CHAPTER 8. Cardiovascular Disorders
General Approach
Red Flags
Heart Sounds
Common Cardiovascular Disorders
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)/Ischemic Heart Disease
(IHD)
Congenital Heart Defects
Cyanotic Congenital Heart Defects
Peripheral Vascular Disorders
Case Studies
Case Studies Discussion
References
CHAPTER 9. Gastrointestinal Disorders
General Approach
Red Flags
Gastrointestinal Signs and Symptoms
Common Gastrointestinal Conditions
Conditions That May Warrant Surgery
Conditions of the Rectum and Anus
Conditions of the Liver
GI Conditions Found in Infants and Children
Case Studies
Case Studies Discussion
References
CHAPTER 10. Renal and Urologic Disorders
General Approach
Red Flags
Common Urologic Disorders
Common Renal Disorders
Case Studies
Case Studies Discussion
References
CHAPTER 11. Female Reproductive System Disorders
General Approach
Red Flags
Contraception
Conditions of the Menstrual Cycle
Breast Conditions
Noninfectious Breast Disorders
Conditions of the Vulva, Vagina, and Cervix
Abnormal Growths of Uterus and Ovaries
Other Conditions
Care of the Maternity Patient
Case Studies
Case Studies Discussion
References
CHAPTER 12. Male Reproductive System Disorders
General Approach
Red Flags
Contraception
Disorders of the Prostate Gland
Disorders of the Scrotal Contents
Penile Disorders
Case Studies
Case Studies Discussion
References
CHAPTER 13. Sexually Transmitted Infections
General Approach
Red Flags
Infections That Cause Vaginitis and Cervicitis in Women
and Urethritis in Men
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Candidiasis, Bacterial Vaginosis
Viral Infections
Other Sexually Transmitted Infections
Case Studies
Case Studies Discussion
References
CHAPTER 14. Musculoskeletal Disorders
General Approach
Red Flags
Arthritis
Conditions of the Bones
Conditions That Cause Hip Pain
Conditions That Cause Knee Pain
Conditions That Cause Ankle Pain
Conditons That Cause Shoulder Pain
Conditions That Cause Elbow Pain
Conditions That Cause Wrist Pain
Other Musculoskeletal Conditions and Injuries
Case Studies
Case Studies Discussion
References
CHAPTER 15. Neurologic Disorders
General Approach
Red Flags
General Neurologic and Neurosurgical Disorders
Seizures and Epilepsy
Case Studies
Case Studies Discussion
References
CHAPTER 16. Hematologic Disorders
General Approach
Normocytic Anemias
Hypochromic Anemias
Macrocytic Anemias
Hemolytic Anemias
Other Problems of Iron and Red Blood Cells
White Blood Cell (WBC)-Related Problems
Coagulation Disorders
Case Studies
Case Studies Discussion
References
CHAPTER 17. Endocrine Disorders
General Approach
Red Flags
Disorders of the Pancreas
Thyroid Disorders
Adrenal Disorders
Pituitary Disorders
Pubertal Disorders
Case Studies
Case Studies Discussion
References
CHAPTER 18. Psychiatric-Mental Health Disorders
General Approach
Red Flags
Anxiety Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders
Mood Disorders
Depressive Disorders
Somatic Symptom Disorders
Substance Use Disorders
Domestic Violence and Abuse
Eating Disorders
Other Disorders
Case Studies
Case Studies Discussion
References
APPENDIX A. Review Questions
APPENDIX B. Review Questions Answers
INDEX
