Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology explains how changes in normal cellular, tissue, organ, and system function produce disease. Connecting those mechanisms with symptoms, physical findings, laboratory abnormalities, and complications supports stronger diagnostic reasoning.
This index organizes condition-specific guides for DNP and advanced-practice nursing students. The guides are designed for focused review, comparison across conditions, and application to clinical assessment and differential diagnosis.
Immunity
Refresh Your Memory
Brush up on immunology foundations.
Allergic and Immunologic Conditions
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
- DiGeorge Syndrome
- X-linked Agammaglobulinemia
- Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)
- Selective Immunoglobulin A Deficiency
- Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD)
Infectious Syndromes
- HIV and AIDS
- Infective Endocarditis
- Meningitis
- Pneumonia
- Infectious Diarrhea
- Sepsis and Septic Shock
Inflammatory and Immune-Mediated Skin Disorders
- Psoriasis
- Lichen Planus
- Erythema Multiforme
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Erythema Nodosum
- Acne Vulgaris
- Urticaria
- Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS)
Test Your Knowledge
Take a practice quiz on Infection, Immunodeficiency & Inflammatory Skin Disorders.
Respiratory
Refresh Your Memory
Brush up on Respiratory Foundations.
Conditions
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Pulmonary Edema
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
Test Your Knowledge
Practice advanced ABG Interpretation.
Review a case study on Asthma Exacerbation.
Review a case study on COPD Exacerbation.
Take a practice quiz on Respiratory Conditions.
Hematologic and Vascular
Refresh Your Memory
Brush up on Hematologic and Vascular Foundations.
Conditions
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Pernicious Anemia
- Neutropenia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Hypercoagulable States
- Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
- Atherosclerosis
- Hypertension
- Shock
Test Your Knowledge
Take a practice quiz on Hematologic & Vascular Pathophysiology.
Cardiac and Renal
Refresh Your Memory
Brush up on Cardiac Pathophysiology Foundations.
Brush up on Renal Pathophysiology Foundations.
Cardiac Conditions
- Arrhythmias
- Heart Failure
- Valvular Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease and Acute Coronary Syndromes
- Pericardial Disease
Renal Conditions
Test Your Knowledge
Review a case study on Cardiorenal Decompensation.
Take a practice quiz on Cardiac and Renal Pathophysiology.
Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Disorders
Foundations
Brush up on Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathophysiology Foundations.
Learn about Gastrointestinal Symptom Differential Diagnosis.
Esophageal and Gastric Disorders
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Reflux Esophagitis
- Esophageal Achalasia
- Gastritis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
Hepatobiliary Disorders
- Acute Hepatitis
- Chronic Hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Decompensated Cirrhosis
- Cholelithiasis and Gallstone Complications
Intestinal Disorders
Test Your Knowledge
Review a case study on Decompensated Cirrhosis.
Take a practice quiz on Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Pathophysiology.
Endocrine and Reproductive Disorders
Foundations
Brush up on Endocrine and Reproductive Pathophysiology Foundations.
Pancreatic and Metabolic Disorders
Thyroid Disorders
Adrenal Disorders
Reproductive and Genitourinary Disorders
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Test Your Knowledge
Take a practice quiz on Endocrine and Reproductive Pathophysiology.
Use These Guides for Focused Review
These resources are intended to support education and clinical reasoning. They do not replace patient-specific assessment, current clinical guidelines, institutional protocols, or consultation with an appropriate clinician or specialist.