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Springer Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review Fast Facts And Practice Questions 2013 Edition by Maria T. Codina Leik
This is a well written comprehensive review aimed at preparing readers for successfully completing a board certification exam. ...This is a wonderful comprehensive review in a concise study guide format.(5 Stars)--Doody's Book Review Service (Praise for the first edition)The second edition of this acclaimed FNP review continues to promote efficient time-saving study by synthesizing the key content needed to pass the NP Certification Exam into a concise well-organized format. Using test-taking strategies meticulously developed by the author the Review provides unique ""question dissection techniques"" targeted key content review 600 in-depth practice questions and detailed current exam information in a fast facts style. This second edition includes new chapters on pediatrics and adolescence and an extensive new section on geriatrics that encompasses body/metabolic changes common disorders and hospice/ethical considerations. The book also presents an expanded intensive pharmacology review 100 new exam questions and is the only review to offer a new research chapter providing elements of research needed for E-B practice.The book reviews the complete lifespan from pediatrics to geriatrics and including pregnancy and covers non-clinical content including ethics medico-legal issues advanced practice law and reimbursement guidelines. The review of primary care disorders is organized by body system. The content is applicable for certification exams for both the ANCC and the AANP.New to this edition: Reorganized for greater ease of use Provides extensive new section on geriatrics Contains expanded coverage of pediatrics and adolescence Offers expanded intensive-style pharmacology review Presents elements of research needed for E-B practice Includes 100 new questions for a title of 600 ""high-yield"" questionsWhy use this review? Delineates strategic ""question dissection techniques"" for study success developed by the author a leading provider of exam preparation education for over 20 years Provides precisely targeted content review Offers 600 in-depth practice questions and detailed exam information Includes Exam Tips and Clinical Tips to help prioritize test content. It is the only book to present elements of research needed for E-B practice Outlines normal findings and benign variants in physical assessment of each body system Includes succinct review of diseases commonly seen in primary care Table of contents : Section I - Exam & Health Screening OverviewChapter 1 Certification Exam InformationChapter 2 Question Dissection and AnalysisChapter 3 Pharmacology Review (NEW) Section II - Systems ReviewChapter 4 Health Screening & Health PromotionChapter 5 Ear Eyes Nose and ThroatChapter 6 Skin & Integumentary (includes inf dis rashes) Chapter 7 CardiovascularChapter 8 PulmonaryChapter 9 EndocrineChapter 10 Gastrointestinal Chapter 11 RenalChapter 12 NervousChapter 13 HematologicalChapter 14 MusculoskeletalChapter 16 Psychosocial Mental HealthSection III - Reproductive Chapter 17 Men's HealthChapter 18 Women's Health: GynecologyChapter 19 STDsChapter 20 Women's Health: Pregnancy and Childbirth (includes Pharma concerns) Section IV Pediatrics & Adolescents (NEW) Chapter 21 NewbornChapter 22 Toddler/Pre-school ageChapter 23 School-ageChapter 24 AdolescentsSection V - Geriatrics (NEW) Chapter 25 Body and Metabolic Changes in the Older AdultChapter 26 Common DisordersChapter 27 Hospice and Ethical ConsiderationsSection VI - Professional IssuesChapter 28 Medico-Legal Ethical Guidelines AP LawChapter 29 Research (NEW) Section VII - Practice Questions and AnswersChapter 30 Practice Questions ( 100 NEW Q&As) Chapter 31 Answers to QuestionsReferences