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Essentials of human diseases and conditions / Tracie Fuqua.

By: Fuqua, Tracie [author].
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: St. Louis, Missouri : Elsevier, [2025]Copyright date: ©2025Edition: Eigth edition.Description: xv, 768 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), 28cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780443114526 (paperback); 0443114528 (paperback).Subject(s): Diseases | Internal medicine | PathologyDDC classification: 616
Contents:
Mechanisms of disease, diagnosis, and treatment -- Developmental, congenital, and childhood diseases and disorders -- Immunologic diseases and conditions -- Diseases and conditions of the endocrine system -- Diseases and disorders of the eye and ear -- Diseases and conditions of the integumentary system -- Diseases and conditions of the musculoskeletal system -- Diseases and conditions of the digestive system -- Diseases and conditions of the respiratory system -- Diseases and conditions of the circulatory system -- Diseases and conditions of the urinary system -- Diseases and conditions of the reproductive system -- Neurologic diseases and conditions -- Mental disorders -- Disorders and conditions resulting from trauma -- Appendix I: Common laboratory and diagnostic tests -- Appendix II: Pharmacology.
Subject: "Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions, 8th Edition provides a basic knowledge of hundreds of diseases and disorders commonly seen in healthcare settings. Easy-to-understand, easy-to-use information traces the progression of each disease by body system, from signs and symptoms to diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis, and patient education. This edition adds new content on respiratory diseases like SARS-CoV-2, the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities, and new drug treatments." -- Provided by publisher.
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Item type Current library Call number Status Notes Barcode
General lending MTU Bishopstown Library Lending 616 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available MTU Cork Module BIOL6010 - Core reading. 00220932
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Enhance your patient care with this concise, comprehensive guide to diseases and medical conditions! Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions, 8th Edition provides a basic knowledge of hundreds of diseases and disorders commonly seen in healthcare settings. Easy-to-understand, easy-to-use information traces the progression of each disease by body system, from signs and symptoms to diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis, and patient education. This edition adds new content on respiratory diseases like SARS-CoV-2, the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities, and new drug treatments. From noted Medical Assisting educator Tracie Fuqua, this practical textbook and handbook prepares you for success in the classroom, on board exams, and as a medical assistant or health professional.

Includes index.

Mechanisms of disease, diagnosis, and treatment -- Developmental, congenital, and childhood diseases and disorders -- Immunologic diseases and conditions -- Diseases and conditions of the endocrine system -- Diseases and disorders of the eye and ear -- Diseases and conditions of the integumentary system -- Diseases and conditions of the musculoskeletal system -- Diseases and conditions of the digestive system -- Diseases and conditions of the respiratory system -- Diseases and conditions of the circulatory system -- Diseases and conditions of the urinary system -- Diseases and conditions of the reproductive system -- Neurologic diseases and conditions -- Mental disorders -- Disorders and conditions resulting from trauma -- Appendix I: Common laboratory and diagnostic tests -- Appendix II: Pharmacology.

"Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions, 8th Edition provides a basic knowledge of hundreds of diseases and disorders commonly seen in healthcare settings. Easy-to-understand, easy-to-use information traces the progression of each disease by body system, from signs and symptoms to diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis, and patient education. This edition adds new content on respiratory diseases like SARS-CoV-2, the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities, and new drug treatments." -- Provided by publisher.

MTU Cork Module BIOL6010 - Core reading.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • 1 Mechanisms of Disease, Diagnosis, and Treatment (1)
  • 2 Developmental, Congenital, and Childhood Diseases and Disorders (30)
  • 3 Immunologic Diseases and Conditions (100)
  • 4 Diseases and Conditions of the Endocrine System (137)
  • 5 Diseases and Disorders of the Eye and Ear (166)
  • 6 Diseases and Conditions of the Integumentary System (208)
  • 7 Diseases and Conditions of the Musculoskeletal System (251)
  • 8 Diseases and Conditions of the Digestive System (292)
  • 9 Diseases and Conditions of the Respiratory System (354)
  • 10 Diseases and Conditions of the Circulatory System (393)
  • 11 Diseases and Conditions of the Urinary System (450)
  • 12 Diseases and Conditions of the Reproductive System (478)
  • 13 Neurologic Diseases and Conditions (532)
  • 14 Mental Disorders (574)
  • 15 Disorders and Conditions Resulting From Trauma (613)
  • Appendix I Common Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests (655)
  • Appendix II Pharmacology (676)
  • Glossary (699)
  • Index (707)

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Tracie Fuqua is the program director and instructor in Medical Assisting at Wallace State Community College in Alabama. She has been in education for more than two decades and is passionate about teaching students to provide quality patient care. Tracie is active in local, state, and national organizations, including the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). She serves as lead item writer for Elsevier's HESI practice and exit exams for Medical Assisting in addition to taking over as lead author of Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions.
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