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 \nGET THE SCOOP ON ALL THE MOST IMPORTANT NP CERTIFICATION AND PRACTICE ISSUES BY CONNECTING WITH APEA!  \nThe NP Insider Blog  \nFind articles on:  \n• Deciding between the AANP and ANCC exams  \n• Exam blueprints for the AANP and ANCC exams  \n• When the certification exams change  \n• How to list your credentials  \n• What salary to expect when you graduate  \n• Off-label prescribing  \n• Understanding NP Scope of Practice  \n• Incident-to billing  \n• [Visit www.apea.com/blog](Visit www.apea.com/blog) today!  \nSocial Media  \nFollow us on social media to get the latest updates on NP test prep, NP practice issues, and APEA coursesand products:  \n• Instagram: @apeanp  \n• Facebook: [facebook.com/apeanp](facebook.com/apeanp)  \n• YouTube: @apeainfo  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \nCHAPTER 1 APEA’s Exam Prep .............................. 1  \nCHAPTER 2 Pulmonary Disorders ............................ 9  \nCHAPTER 3 Hematology ................................. 31  \nCHAPTER 4 Neurologic Disorders ............................ 49  \nCHAPTER 5 Antibiotics .................................. 71  \nCHAPTER 6 Mental Health in Primary Care ....................... 87  \nCHAPTER 7 Gastrointestinal Disorders .......................... 111  \nCHAPTER 8 Urology ................................... 131  \nCHAPTER 9 Cardiovascular and Peripheral Vascular Disorders ............. 147  \nCHAPTER 10 Endocrine Disorders............................. 171  \nCHAPTER 11 Women’s Health ............................... 195  \nCHAPTER 12 Men’s Health ................................ 215  \nCHAPTER 13 Orthopedic Disorders ............................ 233  \nCHAPTER 14 Dermatology ................................ 259  \nCHAPTER 15 Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat (EENT) Disorders ................ 285  \nCHAPTER 16 Sexually Transmitted Infections ....................... 303  \nCHAPTER 17 Pregnancy in Primary Care ......................... 325  \nCHAPTER 18 Care of the Aging Adult........................... 343  \n*CHAPTER 19 Pediatric Supplement ............................ 367  \n*CHAPTER 20 Pediatric Growth and Development..................... 429  \n*Note for AGPCNP NP Students and Practitioners: This content is not needed for your exam or practice. You may disregard Chapter 19 Pediatrics Supplement and Chapter 20 Pediatric Growth and Development. All other chapters are relevant.  \nAbout APEA  \nAdvanced Practice Education Associates (APEA), an ATI brand, provides learning solutions that develop confident nurse practitioners who deliver safe and effective healthcare. APEA’s comprehensive learning products span 6 NP specialties and have prepared more than 157,000 NPs for national certification exam success. The range of solutions encompasses core content, assessments, exam prep, and continuing education. APEA improves student and program outcomes with evidence-based, valid and reliable learning solutions developed with guidance from an experienced team of educators and psychometric professionals. APEA and ATI are at the forefront of nursing education as innovators and trusted advisors that consistently drive nursing success. 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