Adolescent Health Care

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ISBN: 9780683063752 | 0683063758
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Copyright: 4/1/1996

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University of Southern California, Los Angeles. Third edition of an extensive clinical handbook for physicians, residents, or nurse practitioners. Previous edition 1991. Modified outline format. Includes adolescent gynecology, drug use, and sexually transmitted disease as well as common problems.

Contributing Authors	p. xiii
Foreword	p. xix
Preface	p. xxi
Preface to the First Edition	p. xxiii
Acknowledgments	p. xxv
General Considerations in Adolescent Health Care
Normal Physical Growth and Development	p. 3
Psychosocial Development in Normal Adolescents	p. 52
Office Visit, Interview Techniques, and Recommendations to Parents	p. 59
Preventive Healthcare for Adolescents	p. 79
Vital Statistics and Injuries	p. 126
Nutrition	p. 170
Understanding Legal Aspects of Care	p. 186
Endocrine Problems
Abnormal Growth and Development	p. 197
Thyroid Disease in Adolescents	p. 230
Diabetes Mellitus	p. 250
Gynecomastia	p. 264
Cardiovascular Problems
Cardiac Risk Factors and Hyperlipidemia	p. 273
Systemic Hypertension	p. 304
Heart Murmurs	p. 326
Mitral Valve Prolapse	p. 335
Orthopedic Problems
Scoliosis and Kyphosis	p. 345
Common Orthopedic Problems	p. 356
Back Pain	p. 370
Guidelines in Sports Medicine	p. 380
Dermatological Disorders
Acne Vulgaris	p. 441
Miscellaneous Dermatological Disorders	p. 457
Neurological Disorders
Epilepsy	p. 485
Headaches	p. 510
Syncope and Vertigo	p. 525
Sleep Disorders	p. 536
Genitourinary Disorders
Genitourinary Tract Infections	p. 551
Enuresis	p. 565
Asymptomatic Proteinuria and Hematuria	p. 576
Scrotal Disorders	p. 589
Infectious Diseases
Infectious Mononucleosis and Mycoplasma Pneumonia	p. 605
Hepatitis	p. 621
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infections and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome	p. 643
Eating Disorders
Obesity	p. 681
Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa	p. 700
Miscellaneous Medical Disorders
Fatigue and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome	p. 729
Chronic, Recurrent Abdominal Pain	p. 739
Chest Pain	p. 747
Noninflammatory Rheumatism Fibromyalgia and Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy	p. 754
Sexuality and Family Planning
Adolescent Sexuality	p. 767
Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Adolescents	p. 793
Teenage Pregnancy	p. 809
Contraception	p. 834
Combination Hormonal Contraception	p. 857
Intrauterine Devices	p. 882
Barrier Contraceptives	p. 891
Emergency Contraception	p. 911
Long-Acting Progestins	p. 921
Adolescent Gynecology
Gynecological Examination of the Adolescent Female	p. 937
Normal Menstrual Physiology	p. 947
Dysmenorrhea and Premenstrual Syndrome	p. 952
Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding	p. 966
Amenorrhea	p. 973
Pelvic Masses	p. 994
Pap Smears and Abnormal Cervical Cytology	p. 1001
Vaginitis and Cervicitis	p. 1011
Ectopic Pregnancy	p. 1029
Galactorrhea	p. 1043
Hirsutism and Virilization	p. 1051
Breast Disorders	p. 1063
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Overview of Sexually Transmitted Diseases	p. 1085
Gonorrhea	p. 1118
Chlamydia trachomatis	p. 1138
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease	p. 1161
Syphilis	p. 1171
Herpes Genitalis	p. 1189
Human Papillomavirus (Anogenital Warts) and Molluscum Contagiosum	p. 1204
Pediculosis Pubis and Scabies	p. 1215
Minor Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Chancroid, Lymphogranuloma Venereum, and Granuloma Inguinale	p. 1221
Drug Use and Abuse
Overview of Drug Use and Abuse	p. 1233
Alcohol	p. 1271
Tobacco	p. 1290
Marijuana	p. 1314
Hallucinogens	p. 1323
Miscellaneous Drugs: Stimulants, Inhalants, Opiates, Depressants, and Anabolic Steroids	p. 1337
Approaches to the Management of Drug Abuse	p. 1370
Psychosocial Problems and Concerns
Common Concerns of Adolescents and Their Parents	p. 1397
High-Risk and Out-of-Control Behavior	p. 1402
Youth and Violence	p. 1417
Adolescent Depression	p. 1432
Suicide	p. 1443
School Problems and ADHD	p. 1454
Rape and Sexual Abuse	p. 1477
Chronic Illness in the Adolescent	p. 1511
Special Considerations for Health Care Providers
Herbal Treatments in Clinical Practice	p. 1539
Overview of College Health Issues	p. 1551
Appendices
Reference Materials on Adolescence	p. 1583
Other Resources and Services	p. 1589
Subject Index	p. 1611
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