Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Contributors; About the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) Certification Exam; Part I: Basic Sciences; Section 1: Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology; Cardiovascular; Respiratory; Central Nervous System; Musculoskeletal; Endocrine; Hepatic; Renal; Hematologic; Gastrointestinal; Immune; Cancer; Glaucoma and Intraocular Pressure (IOP); Thermoregulation; Trauma; Shock; Substance Abuse; Burns; Basic Anatomy and Physiology; Basic Pathophysiology; Section 2: Pharmacology; General Principles; Inhaled Anesthetics; Intravenous Agents. Local AnestheticsMuscle Relaxants; Antagonists; Neuraxial Analgesics; Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors; Sympathomimetics; Digitalis and Related Drugs; Beta-Blockers; Antihypertensives; Antidysrhythmics; Calcium Channel Blockers; Bronchodilators; Psychopharmacologic Therapy; Prostaglandins; Histamine Receptor Antagonists; Antiemetics, Serotonin Antagonists, Prokinetic Medications, and Glucagon; Insulin and Blood Glucose; Oral Hypoglycemics; Diuretics; Anticoagulants; Antimicrobials; Chemotherapeutics; Antiepileptics; Antiparkinsonians; Lipid Disorders; Herbal Remedies and Dietary Supplements. Minerals and ElectrolytesDantrolene; Corticosteroids; Tocolytics; Uterotonics; Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors; Section 3: Applied Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics; Chemistry; Biochemistry; Physics; Part II: Equipment, Instrumentation, and Technology; Section 1: Anesthetic Delivery Systems; Section 2: Airway Equipment and Devices; Part III: Principles of Anesthesia; Section 1: Basic Principles; Preoperative Assessment and Preparation; Fluid and Blood Replacement; Positioning; Lab Tests; Preoperative Testing; Central Nervous System Monitoring; Cardiovascular Monitoring; Lung/Airway Monitoring. Peripheral Nerve StimulatorUrinary Output Monitoring; Temperature Monitoring; Maternal/Fetal Monitoring; Airway Management; Local/Regional Anesthesia and Postoperative Pain Management; Part IV: Advanced Principles; Section 1: Surgical Procedures; Section 2: Pediatric Questions; Section 3: Obstetrics; Obstetric Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology; Obstetric Pharmacology; Obstetric Anesthesia Techniques/Procedures; Obstetric Management of Complications; Section 4: Geriatrics; Section 5: Obesity; Section 6: Chronic Pain Management; Part V: Professional Issues; Section 1: Legal Issues. Section 2: Research and Quality ImprovementSection 3: Professional Practice Standards; Section 4: Patient Safety; References.