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