FNP and AGNP Certification Express Review (eBook)

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2021 | 1., First Edition
344 Seiten
Springer Publishing Company (Verlag)
9780826159731 (ISBN)

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Improve retention with this high-speed review for test-day success!Designed as a last-minute gut-check before exam day, this guide is written by primary care nurse practitioners who have your back, providing you with quick, digestible nuggets of the most pertinent topics on the FNP and AGNP certification exams. Use this small but mighty book during the last month of your preparation to strengthen your knowledge and tackle the AANPCB or ANCC exam with confidence!Organized by body system, this guide covers the key 120+ conditions on the exam, with essential information on signs and symptoms, differential diagnoses, labs and other diagnostic testing, treatment, patient education, and important lifespan and special population considerations. The pharmacology review provides a succinct recap of the most important drug classes you will need to know. Also included are brief summaries of pediatric growth and development and geriatric topics such as geriatric syndromes, frailty, and polypharmacy.Key Features:Offers a succinct, rapid review of the key 120+ conditions on the examIncludes a separate pharmacology review of select drug classesSummarizes pediatric and geriatric concerns, such as growth and development, immunizations, and frailtyProvides important alerts, complications, pearls, and pop quiz questions to highlight extra-important information and test your knowledgeIncludes essential images, such as need-to-know ECG tracings and photos of skin disordersThe American Association of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) and American Nurses Credential Center (ANCC) are the sole owners of their respective certification programs. AANPCB and ANCC do not endorse this exam preparation resource, nor do they have a proprietary relationship with Springer Publishing Company.

Inhalt

Preface

Chapter 1. General Examination Information

Chapter 2. Pharmacology Review

Analgesics

Antidepressants and Anxiolytics

Anti-Infectives

Cardiovascular Medications

Endocrine medications

GERD medications

Respiratory medications

Chapter 3. Neurological System

The Neurological Exam and Cranial Nerve Review

Acute Bacterial Meningitis

Bell’s Palsy

Dementia

Headache

Parkinson’s disease

Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack

Temporal Arteritis

Trigeminal Neuralgia

Chapter 4. Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat Disorders

Eyes

Blepharitis

Chalazion and Hordeolum

Conjunctivitis

Glaucoma

Herpes Keratitis

Uveitis

Ears

Acute Otitis Media

Hearing Loss

Otitis Externa

Nose

Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis

Allergic Rhinitis

Epistaxis

Throat

Infectious Mononucleosis

Streptococcal Pharyngitis

Chapter 5. Cardiovascular System

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Arrythmias

Bacterial Endocarditis

Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism

Heart Failure

Heart Murmurs

Hyperlipidemia

Hypertension

Myocardial Infarction

Peripheral Arterial Disease

Chapter 6. Respiratory System

Acute Bronchitis

Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia

Lung Cancer

Pertussis

Tuberculosis

Chapter 7. Gastrointestinal System

Acute Appendicitis

Acute Cholecystitis

Acute Pancreatitis

Colorectal Cancer

Diverticulitis

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Hepatitis

Peptic Ulcer Disease

Chapter 8. Genitourinary and Renal System

Acute Kidney Injury

Acute Pyelonephritis

Nephrolithiasis

Urinary Incontinence

Urinary Tract Infection

Chapter 9. Endocrine System

Diabetes Mellitus: Type 1

Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2

Hyperthyroidism (Graves’ Disease)

Hypothyroidism (Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis)

Chapter 10. Reproductive System

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Men’s Health

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Epididymitis

Erectile Dysfunction

Prostate Cancer

Prostatitis

Testicular Cancer

Testicular Torsion

Women’s Health

Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening

Breast Mass (Fibrocystic vs. Breast Cancer)

Contraception

Menopause

Ovarian Cancer

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Pregnancy

Vaginal Inflammation and Infections

Chapter 11. Hematopoietic System

Anemia of Chronic Disease

Aplastic Anemia

Folic Acid-Deficiency Anemia

Iron-Deficiency Anemia

Pernicious Anemia

Sickle Cell Anemia

Thalassemia Minor

Chapter 12. Musculoskeletal System

Ankylosing Spondylitis

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Degenerative Joint Disease/Osteoarthritis

Gout

Low Back Pain (Strains and Sprains)

Osteoporosis

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Chapter 13. Integumentary System

Acne Vulgaris

Actinic Keratosis

Atopic Dermatitis

Candidiasis

Cellulitis

Contact Dermatitis

Herpes Zoster (Shingles)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Impetigo

Psoriasis

Rosacea

Scabies

Skin Cancer

Tick-Borne Disease

Tinea Infections

Urticaria And Anaphylaxis

Wounds

Chapter 14. Psychiatric Disorders

Abuse

Alcoholism

Anxiety

Depression

Eating Disorders

Insomnia

Smoking Cessation

Chapter 15. Pediatric and Adolescent Review

Normal Growth and Development

Immunizations

Chapter 16. Geriatric Review

Frailty

Polypharmacology and Geriatric Patients

Delirium

Essential Tremor

Pop Quiz Answers

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Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.8.2021
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Pflege
• Schlagworte: aanp • aanpcb • adult-gero • agpcnp • ANCC • Boards • Certification • Course • DNP • Exam • Examination • Fitzgerald • flashcard • Guide • hollier • leik • Mastery • NP • Nurse Practitioner • Practice • Prep • Preparation • questions • Quiz • Review • Study • winland-brown
• ISBN-13: 9780826159731 / 9780826159731