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The 3P's for Advanced Healthcare Providers

Pathophysiology, Physical Assessment, and Pharmacology

  • 1st Edition - November 30, 2024
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Julia Rogers, Jodi Allen
  • Language: English

**American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards, 1st Place in Advanced Practice Nursing, 2025**Master the three Ps and provide quality care for the common medical… Read more

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**American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards, 1st Place in Advanced Practice Nursing, 2025**

Master the three Ps and provide quality care for the common medical conditions APRNs will encounter in practice! A concise, full-color reference, The 3P's for Advanced Healthcare Providers: Pathophysiology, Physical Assessment, and Pharmacology provides an evidence-based approach to pathophysiology, physical examination findings, and pharmacologic treatment. Algorithms are included for each diagnosis to help you visualize the link between the three Ps, with an emphasis on how these three topics directly impact patient treatment. Written by noted NP educators Julia L. Rogers and Jodi Allen, this resource helps APRNs deliver accurate, patient-centered care in any setting.

Key features

  • Concise, practical coverage of the 3Ps is provided for 40 of the most common conditions encountered by primary healthcare providers
  • Coverage of each condition includes pathophysiology, algorithm, clinical manifestations, assessment findings, diagnostics and differential diagnosis referrals, treatment plan including patient education and follow-up, and billing codes
  • Clinical Manifestations and Assessment Findings guide you through each step of advanced assessment
  • Treatment plans for each condition include common drug interventions (pharmacology), patient education, treatment guidelines, and follow-up schedules
  • Detailed algorithms provide guidance for assessment and treatment options
  • Diagnostics and Differential Diagnosis Referrals sections ensure accuracy of the diagnosis and treatment plan
  • Summary boxes in each chapter include Pediatric and Older Adult Lifespan Considerations, Diversity Considerations, and Acute Care Considerations
  • Full-color illustrations and photographs provide accurate assessment findings and represent diversity and inclusion

Readership

Graduate students in any APRN program (NP, CNM, CRNA, CNS)

Table of contents

SECTION 1: Neurologic System

1. Cerebrovascular Accident

2. Primary Headache Syndromes

3. Seizure

4. Traumatic Brain Injury

SECTION 2: Psychiatric System

5. Anxiety

6. Depression

7. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

SECTION 3: Musculoskeletal System

8. Arthritis

9. Conditions of the Spine

10. Soft Tissue Disorders

SECTION 4: Hematologic System

11. Iron Deficiency Anemia

12. Pernicious Anemia

13. Leukocytosis

SECTION 5: Endocrine System

14. Diabetes Mellitus Type 2

15. Hypothyroidism

SECTION 6: Cardiovascular System

16. Angina

17. Dysrhythmias

18. Heart Failure

19. Hyperlipidemia

20. Hypertension

SECTION 7: Respiratory System

21. Pneumonia

22. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

23. Restrictive Lung Disease

24. Pharyngitis

SECTION 8: Gastrointestinal System

25. Abdominal Pain

26. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

27. Abdominal Hernia

28. Inflammatory Bowel Disease

29. Irritable Bowel Syndrome

30. Cholelithiasis

SECTION 9: Genitourinary System

31. Nephrolithiasis

32. Urinary Tract Infection

SECTION 10: Integumentary System

33. Acne Vulgaris

34. Contact Dermatitis

35. Psoriasis

36. Malignant Skin Lesions

37. Integumentary Infections

SECTION 11: Reproductive System

38. Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy

39. Dysmenorrhea

40. Sexually Transmitted Infections

Review quotes

4 Stars! "...summarizes the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and treatment guidelines for commonly encountered primary care conditions. It is organized by systems and within each system, chapters represent a medical condition. This book demonstrates the connection between the 3Ps (pathophysiology, pharmacology, and advanced health assessment) in higher education. [It] succinctly reveals the relevance and relationship of the 3Ps when caring for patients.... The clearly written, well-organized book judiciously includes tables, diagrams, and illustrations interspersed throughout each chapter to simplify and clarify more complicated concepts. Each chapter ends with a flow chart representing the disease, its pathophysiology, clinical findings, and pharmacological plan. Chapters have an extensive list of references. The highlight of the book is the inclusion of guideline websites.... I highly recommend this book for nurse practitioners, physician assistants, residents, and novice healthcare providers." Review by Sylvie Rosenbloom, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CDCES (Mercy University), ©Doody's Review Service, 2025. Doody's Score: 95, 4 Stars!

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: November 30, 2024
  • Language: English

About the authors

JR

Julia Rogers

Associate Professor, DNP Program Coordinator, College of Nursing, Purdue University Northwest, Hammond, Indiana; Nurse Practitioner, Medical Staff, Northwest Medical Group Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Valparaiso, Indiana; Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner, Medical Staff, TeamHealth, Valparaiso, Indiana.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, DNP Program Coordinator, College of Nursing, Purdue University Northwest, Hammond, Indiana; Nurse Practitioner, Medical Staff, Northwest Medical Group Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Valparaiso, Indiana; Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner, Medical Staff, TeamHealth, Valparaiso, Indiana, USA

JA

Jodi Allen

Assistant Professor and FNP Program Coordinator, College of Nursing, Purdue University Northwest, Hammond, Indiana
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor and FNP Program Coordinator, College of Nursing, Purdue University Northwest, Hammond, Indiana, USA