Pathophysiology Made Incredibly Easy 6th Edition

Book Preface

Let’s cut right to the chase! Here’s why this book is so terrific:
1. It will teach you all the important things you need to know about pathophysiology.
2. It will help you remember what you’ve learned.
3. It will enhance your knowledge and skills.
Try these recurring logos:
Now I get it! explains difficult concepts using illustrations and flowcharts.
Battling illness provides the latest treatments for diseases and disorders.

The genetic link connects genetics to many common disorders. Memory joggers offer mnemonics and other aids to help you understand and remember difficult concepts.

And that’s not all. Look for me and my friends in the margins throughout this book. We’ll be there to explain key concepts, provide important care reminders, and offer reassurance. Oh, and if you don’t mind, we’ll be spicing up the pages with a bit of humor along the way, to teach and entertain in a way that no other resource can.

I hope you find this book helpful. Best of luck throughout your career!
Cherie R. Rebar, PhD, MBA, RN, COI
Nicole M. Heimgartner, DNP, RN, COI
Carolyn J. Gersch, PhD, RN, CNE

Contents
Pathophysiology basics
Cherie R. Rebar, PhD, MBA, RN, COI
Infection, cancer, and genetics
Keelin Cromar, MSN, RN
Cardiovascular system
Adair Carroll, DNP, RN
Respiratory system
Jamie Albert, BSN, RN, BC-CV
Neurologic system
Casey Moebius, DNP, RN
Gastrointestinal system
Rachel Keen, BSN, RN
Endocrine system
Russell Worthen, MSN, FNP-C, CCRN
Renal system
Charity Hacker, MSN-Ed, RN
Hematologic system
Lauren Norman, BSN, RN
Immune system
Stephanie Hull, BSN, RN-BC
Integumentary system
Tracy Schneider, MSN, RN
Sensory system
Amy Potter-Robb, MSN, RN, CNL
Reproductive system
Paula Reams, PhD, RN, LMT
Appendices and index
Practice makes perfect
Carolyn J. Gersch, PhD, RN, CNE;
Nicole M. Heimgartner, DNP, RN, COI;
Cherie R. Rebar, PhD, MBA, RN, COI
Less common disorders
Carolyn J. Gersch, PhD, RN, CNE;
Nicole M. Heimgartner, DNP, RN, COI;
Cherie R. Rebar, PhD, MBA, RN, COI
Glossary
Index