Pathophysiology: Concepts in Altered Health States [Hardcover]

Carol Mattson Porth (Author), Carol M. Porth (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0781728819 | ISBN-13: 978-0781728812 | Publication Date: January 15, 2002 | Edition: 6th

Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Sixth Edition of this bestseller continues to offer an unparalleled presentation of the discipline of Pathophysiology. This edition includes the addition of three new chapters: "Concepts of Health and Disease," "Sleep and Sleep Disorders," and "Neurobiology of Thought and Mood Disorders." Essential information is provided, clarifying the interrelationships between normal body functioning to the physiologic changes that participate in disease production and occur as a result of disease, as well as the body's ability to compensate for these changes. Coverage is based on common health problems for all segments of the population, including the special needs of children and elderly persons. An abundance of learning tools--including in-text summaries, chapter outlines, learning objectives, key concept boxes, Internet addresses and extensive explanations--reinforce material and maximize learning potential. This full-color edition, now with seventy-five new illustrations as well as enhancements to existing illustrations, continues to provide visual appeal to facilitate the learning process. Two free Instructors Resource CD-ROMs, including an image bank and a test bank, available to faculty who adopt the text. For more information, visit http://connection.LWW.com/go/porth.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1552 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 6th edition (January 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781728819
• ISBN-13: 978-0781728812
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #532,007 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Best Comprehensive Pharmacy Review Book Available, September 8, 1999

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Robert Hammond, PharmD ([e-mail]) (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Comprehensive Pharmacy Review (National Medical) (Paperback)

This book is excellent for use in pharmacy school, board review, or in practice. All areas of pharmacy practice are covered. Next to Facts and Comparisons I reach for this book to answer questions I have on any drug topic. Try finding which ingredients are the best for sun protection in the PDR. This book concisely provides the information you need.

31 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good book for FPGEE, February 20, 2000

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V. Shukla (Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Comprehensive Pharmacy Review (National Medical) (Paperback)

I found this book very helpful for my Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination.It has covered a lot of important topics in one book. I recommend this book for licensure examination.

21 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!, December 28, 1999

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Christopher (South Africa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Comprehensive Pharmacy Review (National Medical) (Paperback)

This book is a Godsend! I was given the opportunity to write the Evaluation Exam for the PEBC in Canada and I had no idea where I was going to get all the information I needed to study. This book is really a 'Comprehensive Review' of what was done at University (and sometimes, what was NOT done too!). There are a few errors in the text which you should keep in mind (don't accept everything as truth without questioning statements occasionally.If you are wide awake, you will spot them. All in all, a brilliant book.