Primary Care

A Collaborative Practice

Terry Buttaro, PhD, ANP-BC, GNP-BC, FAANP, Assistant Clinical Professor, Simmons College, Boston, Massachusetts; Adjunct Faculty, University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, Massachusetts; Coastal Medical Associates, Salisbury, Massachusetts
JoAnn Trybulski, PhD, ANP-BC, DPNAP, Associate Professor of Clinical Nursing, Associate Dean for DNP Program, University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies, Miami, Florida
Patricia Bailey, MS, MPH, APRN, BC, FNP, CDE, BC-ADM, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Manager, UVa-Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital, Charlottesville, Virginia
Joanne Sandberg-Cook, MS, APRN, BC, ANP, GNP, ACHPN, Adult/Gerontologic Nurse Practitioner, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire; Instructor in Medicine, Dartmouth Medical School, Hanover, New Hampshire

Written by and for Nurse Practitioners from a unique collaborative perspective, Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice, 4th Edition, prepares you to provide care for all of the major disorders of adults seen in the outpatient setting. Evidence-based content reflects the latest guidelines for primary care of hundreds of conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, and sexually transmitted infections. Now in full color, the 4th Edition includes chapters on emerging topics such as genetics, obesity, lifestyle management, and emergency preparedness. Combining a special blend of academic and clinical expertise, the author team provides a practical text/reference that promotes a truly collaborative primary care practice.

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Hardbound, 1424 Pages

Published: May 2012

Imprint: Mosby

ISBN: 978-0-323-07501-5

Part 1: Introduction
1. The Changing Landscape of Collaborative Practice
2. Translating Research Into Clinical Practice
3. The Patient, the Provider, and Primary Care: An Integrated Perspective
4. Professional Integrity and Decision-Making in Primary Care
5. Population-Based Care for Primary Care Providers
6. Reimbursement for Nurse Practitioner Services
7. Health Literacy, Health Care Disparities, and Culturally Competent Primary Care
8. Genetic Considerations in Primary Care NEW!
Part 2: Issues in Primary Care
9. Adolescent Issues
10. Pregnancy and Prenatal Care
11. Lactation Guidance
12. Principles of Geriatric Primary Care and Common Geriatric Syndromes
13. Palliative and End-of Life Care
14. Sleep Disorders
15. Chronic Pain
16. Rehabilitation
Part 3: Health Maintenance
17. Obesity and Weight Management NEW!
18. Lifestyle Management NEW!
19. Routine Health Screening and Immunization
20. Principles of Occupational and Environmental Health in Primary Care
21. College Health
22. Health Care and the International Traveler
23. Presurgical Clearance
24. Preparticipation Sports Physical
Part 4: Office Emergencies
25. Emergency Preparedness, Recognition, and Response in Primary Care NEW!
26. Acute Bronchospasm
27. Anaphylaxis
28. Bites and Stings
29. Bradycardia and Tachycardia
30. Cardiac Arrest
31. Chemical Exposure
32. Electrical Injuries
33. Head Trauma
34. Hypotension
35. Poisoning
36. Sexual Assault
37. Syncope
38. Thermal Injuries
Part 5: Evaluation and Management of Skin Disorders
39. Examination of the Skin and Approach to Diagnosis of Skin Disorders
40. Surgical Office Procedures
41. Principles of Dermatologic Therapy
42. Screening for Skin Cancer
43. Acne Vulgaris
44. Alopecia
45. Animal and Human Bites
46. Burns (Minor)
47. Cellulitis
48. Contact Dermatitis
49. Corns and Calluses
50. Cutaneous Herpes
51. Dermatitis Medicamentosa
52. Dry Skin
53. Eczematous Dermatitis (Atopic Dermatitis)
54. Fungal Infections (Superficial)
55. Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
56. Hidradenitis Suppurativa (Acne Inversa)
57. Hyperhidrosis
58. Intertrigo
59. Nail Disorders
60. Pigmentation Changes (Vitiligo)
61. Pruritis
62. Psoriasis
63. Purpura
64. Scabies
65. Seborrheic Dermatitis
66. Stasis Dermatitis
67. Urticaria
68. Warts
69. Wound Management
Part 6: Evaluation and Management of Eye Disorders
70. Evaluation of the Eyes
71. Cataracts
72. Blepharitis, Hordeolum, and Chalazion
73. Conjunctivitis
74. Corneal Surface Defects and Ocular Surface Foreign Bodies
75. Dry Eye Syndrome
76. Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction and Dacryocystitis
77. Preseptal and Orbital Cellulitis
78. Pinguecula and Pterygium
79. Traumatic Ocular Disorders
Part 7: Evaluation and Management of Ear Disorders
80. Auricular Disorder
81. Cerumen Impaction
82. Cholesteatoma
83. Impaired Hearing
84. Inner Ear Disturbances
85. Otitis Externa
86. Otitis Media
87. Tympanic Membrane Perforation
Part 8: Evaluation and Management of Nose Disorders
88. Chronic Nasal Congestion and Discharge
89. Epistaxis
90. Nasal Trauma
91. Rhinitis
92. Sinusitis
93. Smell and Taste Disturbances
94. Tumors and Polyps of the Nose
Part 9: Evaluation and Management of Oropharynx Disorders
95. Dental Abscess
96. Diseases of the Salivary Glands
97. Epiglottitis
98. Oral Infections
99. Parotitis
100. Peritonsillar Abscess
101. Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis
Part 10: Evaluation and Management of Pulmonary Disorders
102. Acute Bronchitis
103. Asthma
104. Chest Pain (Noncardiac)
105. Chronic Cough
106. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
107. Dyspnea
108. Hemoptysis
109. Lung Cancer
110. Pleurisy and Pleural Effusions
111. Pneumonia
112. Pneumothorax
113. Pulmonary Hypertension
114. Sarcoidosis
Part 11: Evaluation and Management of Cardiovascular Disorders
115. Cardiac Diagnostic Testing
116. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
117. Cardiac Arrhythmias
118. Carotid Artery Disease
119. Chest Pain and Coronary Artery Disease
120. Heart Failure
121. Hypertension
122. Infective Endocarditis
123. Myocarditis
124. Peripheral Arterial and Venous Insufficiency
125. Valvular Heart Disease and Cardiac Murmurs
Part 12: Evaluation and Management of Gastrointestinal Disorders
126. Abdominal Pain and Infections
127. Anorectal Complaints
128. Cholelithiasis and Cholecystitis
129. Cirrhosis
130. Constipation
131. Diarrhea (Noninfectious)
132. Diverticular Disease
133. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
134. Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
135. Hepatitis
136. Inflammatory Bowel Disease
137. Irritable Bowel Syndrome
138. Jaundice
139. Nausea and Vomiting
140. Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
141. Pancreatitis
142. Tumors of the Gastrointestinal Tract
143. Peptic Ulcer Disease
Part 13: Evaluation and Management of Genitourinary Disorders
144. Hypokalemia and Hyperkalemia
145. Incontinence
146. Infectious Processes: Urinary Tract Infections and Sexually Transmitted Infections
147. Prostate Disorders
148. Proteinura and Hematuria
149. Renal Failure
150. Sexual Dysfunction (Male)
151. Testicular Disorders
152. Obstructive Uropathies and Tumors of the Genitourinary Tract
153. Urinary Calculi
Part 14: Evaluation and Management of Gynecologic Concerns
154. Amenorrhea
155. Bartholins Gland Cysts and Abscesses
156. Breast Disorders
157. Chronic Pelvic Pain
158. Dysmenorrhea
159. Dyspareunia
160. Ectopic Pregnancy
161. Fertility Control
162. Genital Tract Cancers
163. Infertility
164. Menopause
165. Pap Smear Abnormalities
166. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
167. Sexual Dysfunction (Female)
168. Unplanned Pregnancy
169. Vulvar and Vaginal Disorders
Part 15: Evaluation and Management of Musculoskeletal And Arthritic Disorders
170. Ankle and Foot Pain
171. Bone Tumors
172. Bursitis
173. Elbow Pain
174. Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain Syndrome
175. Gout
176. Hand and Wrist Pain
177. Hip Pain
178. Infectious Arthritis
179. Knee Pain
180. Low Back Pain
181. Metabolic Bone Disease: Osteoporosis and Pagets Disease of the Bone
182. Neck Pain
183. Osteoarthritis
184. Osteomyelitis
185. Shoulder Pain
186. Sprains, Strains, and Fractures
Part 16: Evaluation and Management of Neurologic Disorders
187. Neuropsychological Evaluation NEW!
188. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
189. Bells Palsy
190. Cerebrovascular Events
191. Delirium
192. Dementia
193. Dizziness and Vertigo
194. Guillain-Barré Syndrome
195. Headache
196. Infections of the Central Nervous System
197. Movement Disorders and Essential Tremor
198. Multiple Sclerosis
199. Parkinsons Disease
200. Seizure Disorder
201. Trigeminal Neuralgia
202. Intracranial Tumors
Part 17: Evaluation and Management of Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
203. Acromegaly
204. Adrenal Gland Disorders
205. Diabetes Mellitus
206. Hirsutism
207. Hypercalcemia and Hypocalcemia
208. Hypernatremia and Hyponatremia
209. Lipid Disorders
210. Metabolic Syndrome
211. Parathyroid Gland Disorders
212. Thyroid Disorders
Part 18: Evaluation and Management of Hematologic Disorders
213. Anemia
214. Blood Coagulation Disorders
215. Leukemias
216. Lymphomas
217. Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Part 19: Evaluation and Management of Rheumatic and Multisystem Disorders
Unit I: Rheumatic Disorders
218. Ankylosing Spondylitis and Related Disorders
219. Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
220. Raynaud's Phenomenon
221. Rheumatoid Arthritis
222. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
223. Vasculitis
Unit II: Multisystem Disorders
224. Barotrauma and Other Diving Injuries
225. Environmental Allergies NEW!
226. Fatigue
227. Immunodeficiency
228. Lymphadenopathy
229. Unintended Weight Loss
Part 20: Evaluation and Management of Infectious Diseases
230. Emerging and Reemerging Infectious Diseases
231. Fever
232. HIV Infection
233. Influenza
234. Diarrhea (Infectious)
235. Infectious Mononucleosis
236. Tick-Borne Illness
237. Tuberculosis
238. West Nile Virus
Part 21: Evaluation and Management of Oncologic Disorders
239. Collaborative Management of the Oncology Patient
240. Basic Principles of Oncology Treatment
241. Oncology Complications and Paraneoplastic Syndromes
242. Oncology Pain and Symptom Management in Primary Care
243. Unknown Primary Carcinoma
Part 22: Evaluation and Management of Mental Health Disorders
244. Eating Disorders.
245. Mood Disorders
246. Anxiety Disorders
247. Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders
248. Substance Use Disorders

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