Exam Prep Materials

Cardiac anatomy and physiology / Opal V. Wilson -- Obtaining a rhythm strip / Jessica Shank Coviello -- Interpreting a rhythm strip / Carolynn Spera Bruno -- Sinus node arrhythmias / Leigh Ann Trujillo -- Atrial arrhythmias / Nancy Bekken -- Junctional arrhythmias / Karen Knight-Frank -- Ventricular arrhythmias / Maurice H. Espinoza -- Atrioventricular blocks / Leigh Ann Trujillo -- Nonpharmacologic treatments / Karen Crisfulla -- Pharmacologic treatments / Mary l. Johnston -- Obtaining a 12-lead ECG / Marcella Ann Mikalaitis -- Interpreting a 12-lead ECG / Carolynn Spera Bruno.

"Offering expert direction, this freshly updated, fully illustrated guide is packed with images and learning aids that support your understanding and retention in obtaining and interpreting rhythm strips. Recognize and treat a wide variety of arrhythmias with this vital text -- an ideal study aid and friendly on-the-unit support for both students and practicing nurses."--Publisher's description.

Anatomy and physiologyof the heart -- The electrocardiogram -- Sinoatrial node arrhythmias -- Atrial arrhythmias -- Junctional arrhythmias -- Ventricular arrhythmias -- Atrioventricular and bundle branch blocks -- Artificial cardiac pacemakers -- Artifact -- The 12-lead ECG and acute myocardial infarction -- ECG practice test one -- ECG practice test two -- ECG practice test three -- ECG practice test four.

"Grasp the electrocardiography basics and identify arrhythmias accurately, with the freshly updated ECG Workout, 7th Edition. Fully addressing the most common arrhythmias, this clearly worded text will take you step-by-step through expert ECG tracing interpretation methods, including differentiating among rhythm groups, equipment use, and management protocols. This is the go-to ECG guide for both student training and professional review--perfect for physicians, nurses, medical and nursing students, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, telemetry technicians, and related practitioners. Get a strong grounding in accurate ECG readings with: NEW pull-out arrhythmia summary cards help you interpret end-of-chapter practice strips, NEW and updated advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) guidelines incorporated in each arrhythmia chapter, NEW and updated figures, boxes, tables, and additional practice strips, Updated coverage of all ECG concepts and skills, including: Illustrated anatomy and physiology of the heart, Electrical basis of electrocardiology, Arrhythmia chapters: sinus, atrial, junctional and AV blocks, ventricular and bundle-branch block rhythms--examples, causes, clinical treatments, and practice strips, Step-by-step direction on interpreting rhythm strips, Components of the ECG tracing: waveforms, intervals, segments, complexes, and waveform identification, Discussion of cardiac monitors, lead systems, lead placement, ECG artifacts, and troubleshooting monitor problems, Methods for precise rate calculation, Discussion of cardiac pacemakers: types, indications, function, pacemaker terminology, malfunctions, and pacemaker analysis, with practice tracings. ECG conversion table ensures precise heart rate calculation with plastic pocket version inside back cover. Skillbuilder practice strips--more than 600 life-size ECG tracings: End-of-chapter strips from actual patients, with 3-second indicators for rapid-rate calculation, and answers at back of book. A mix of arrhythmias to help you distinguish among types. Posttest with mix of more than 100 waveform rhythm strips, for student testing or self-evaluation"--Provided by publisher.

This EDiR guide has a practical rather than a theoretical focus, and is intended as a reference tool for potential EDiR candidates who would like to gain a better understanding of the EDiR examination. A pool of experts has made every possible effort to create a single source that contains everything needed to successfully pass the EDiR examination. Times have changed, and there is certainly a new generation of radiologists who will find this cutting-edge tool a "must-have" to familiarize themselves with the examination quickly and easily. The book is divided into the following main sections: one chapter for each subspecialty; one chapter on Safety, Management and Imaging Procedures; another on Principles of Imaging Techniques and Processing; and lastly, one on Management. This structure follows the same pattern as the EDiR examination, which is based on the European Training Curriculum (ETC) for Radiology released by the European Society of Radiology (ESR). Each subspecialty is covered using the same basic structure: Multiple Response Questions (MRQs), Short Cases (SCs) and CORE Cases from one of the most recent EDiR examinations. Students will thus be able to see all the questions from a recent examination and learn from the answers and comments provided by our pool of experts. Clinical cases as electronic supplementary material complete the book, and links to EDiR preparation sessions are also included, allowing students to improve their knowledge of specific areas.

Chest pain and cardiac dysrhythmias -- Shortness of breath -- Abdominal and pelvic pain -- Trauma, shock, and resuscitation -- Fever -- Poisoning and overdose -- Altered mental status -- Gastrointestinal bleeding -- Musculoskeletal injuries -- Headache, weakness, and dizziness -- Pediatrics -- Vaginal bleeding -- Ultrasound in the emergency department -- Environmental exposures -- Eye pain and visual change -- Prehospital, disaster, and administration -- Wound care -- Endocrine emergencies -- Psychosocial disorders -- Emerging infections.

"The trusted resource that asks the right questions so that you'll will be equipped with the answers. Emergency Medicine : PreTest® is the perfect way to ensure that you are prepared for the Emergency Medicine shelf exam. Written by clerkship faculty and reviewed by students who know what it takes to pass, Emergency Medicine : PreTest® is perfect for clerkship exam review and the USMLE Step 2CK. You'll find hundreds of high-yield questions, along with targeted answers explaining both correct and incorrect choices. This new edition has been heavily revised to reflect the latest information and practice, including a new chapter on professionalism, communication and ethics. 570 USMLE-style Q & A cover core topics on the clerkship exam. Complete explanations explain each answer option. Answer discussions highlight essential topics for high-yield review. Tested and reviewed by students who know what it takes to pass."--Taken from back cover

This state-of-the-art book provides a concise and up-to-date review of key emergency medicine topics in a predominantly visual format along with extensive practice questions to assist in preparing for the emergency medicine board exams. It is comprised of numerous illustrations, created by Dr. Joseph Violaris, which are specifically tailored toward the visual learner studying and preparing for board exams in emergency medicine. The book is organized by organ system, with chapters on ophthalmology, cardiology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, nephrology, orthopedics, immunology, and more. Special chapters that conclude the book are dedicated to trauma, pediatrics, toxicology, environmental disorders, and epidemiology. Each chapter contains a visual learning guide followed by board practice questions at the end to reinforce topics addressed in the illustrations. Emergency Medicine Board Review for the Visual Learner is an essential guide for medical students, residents, and fellows in emergency and internal medicine studying for board exams as well as EM physicians and related professionals preparing for recertification.

Continues the tradition of the Secrets Series®, offering fast answers to the most essential clinical endocrinology questions. The Q&A format includes pearls, tips, and memory aids to help you to learn and study efficiently. Provides a concise board review or handy clinical endocrinology resource.

"For more than 30 years, the highly regarded Secrets Series has provided students and practitioners in all areas of health care with concise, focused, and engaging resources for quick reference and exam review. Endocrine Secrets, 7th Edition, features the Secrets' popular question-and-answer format that also includes lists, tables, pearls, memory aids, and an easy-to-read style - making inquiry, reference, and review quick, easy, and enjoyable"--Publisher's description.

Every surgical subspecialty has been rapidly developing with establishment of the board certification. The Division of Endocrine Surgery (DES) of the European Board of Surgery has defined the curriculum for Endocrine Surgery to include thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal and GEP-NET surgery, and handles accreditation in Endocrine Surgery. The first examinations in Endocrine Surgery in Europe have been introduced in 2003. The main goal of the exam is to maintain a uniform and high standard of endocrine surgical professionalism across the Europe. This book was completed with the expectation that it would benefit all European surgeons looking to be certified in Endocrine Surgery. Additionally, surgeons from the United States and other non-EU countries we hope will also benefit from this book. There is a need for a specialized book that reviews evidence based endocrine surgery that aligns itself with current curriculum standards in the field. The book contains knowledge that is expected to be known on the board examination of the DES. In general, chapters start with a patient's case followed by questions. The subsequent comprehensive yet concise main text provides all the information needed for a successful DES exam and cites important references. After the patient case and questions, the text goes on to define the condition, the standard of care approach to establish the diagnosis, perform diagnostic tests of choice, review evidence-based treatment options including medical therapy, preparation for surgery. The chapters conclude with follow up care and long term outcomes. The topics discussed within this book closely follow the curriculum of the European Board of Surgery Examination. Written by experts in the field, Endocrine Surgery Comprehensive Board Exam Guide is a valuable source of preparation for the Endocrine Surgery examination and brings Endocrine Surgery to a higher level of expertise by helping to raise the standard of training for future endocrine surgeons.

Multivariable Evaluation of Candidates for Cardiovascular Disease / Ralph B. D'Agostino Sr., William B. Kannel -- Molecular and Cellular Basis of Myocardial Contractility / Arnold M. Katz -- Ventricular Function / Lionel H. Opie -- Vascular Function / Rhian M. Touyz -- Thrombosis / Farzana R. Bacchus, Mark Crowther -- The History and Physical Examination of the Cardiovascular System / Rajat Gupta, Patrick O'Gara -- Electrocardiography / Tara L. DiMino, Alexander Ivanov, -- Echocardiography / Daniel G. Blanchard, Anthony N. DeMaria -- Exercise Testing / Abhimanyu (Manu) Uberoi, Shirin Zarafshar -- Radiology of the Heart / Christopher M. Walker, Gautham P. Reddy -- Cardiac Catheterization / Nirat Beohar, Mark J. Ricciardi -- Nuclear Imaging in Cardiovascular Medicine / Diwakar Jain, Barry L. Zaret, -- Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance and Multidetector Computed Tomography / Gabriel Vorobiof, Norman Elliot Lepor, Mark Doyle -- Choosing Appropriate Imaging Techniques / Martin E. Goldman, Anthony F. Yu -- Electrophysiology of Cardiac Arrhythmias / Sei Iwai, Steven M. Markowitz, Bruce B. Lerman -- Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias / Suraj Kapa, Francis E. Marchlinski -- Syncope / Venkata Krishna Puppala, Scott Sakaguchi -- Pathophysiology of Heart Failure / Martin R. Cowie, -- Treatment of Congestive Heart Failure / Stephen S. Gottlieb -- Congenital Heart Disease / Matina Prapa, Dimitra Krexi, Anselm Uebing -- Pathogenesis of Atherosclerosis / Prediman K. Shah -- Coronary Blood Flow and Myocardial Ischemia / Brian R. Weil, John M. Canty Jr. -- Risk Factors and Prevention, Including Hyperlipidemia / Antonio M. Gotto Jr., John A. Farmer -- Stable Angina / Sachin Mehta, Neal Kleiman, -- Unstable Angina and Non-ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (Acute Coronary Syndromes) / Sachin Mehta, Neal Kleiman, -- ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction / Jonathan R. Enriquez, James A. de Lemos -- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / Joseph P. Ornato -- Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention After Acute MI / Arthur S. Leon -- Rheumatic Fever and Valvular Heart Disease / Blanche J. Cupido -- Infective Endocarditis / Adolf W. Karchmer -- Hypertension: Mechanisms and Diagnosis / Clive Rosendorff -- Hypertension Therapy / Norman M. Kaplan, Odelia Cooper, Ronald G. Victor -- Cardiomyopathies and Myocarditis / Colleen M. Harrington, Edward K. Kasper, -- Pericardial Disease / Bernhard Maisch -- Pulmonary Vascular Disease / Eoin P. Judge, Dermot O'Callaghan, Sean P. Gaine -- Diseases of the Aorta / David M. Dudzinski, Eric M. Isselbacher -- Cardiovascular Disease in Women / Benjamin D. Mackie, Nanette Kass Wenger, -- Pregnancy and Heart Disease / T. P. E. Ruys, Mark R. Johnson -- Heart Disease in the Elderly / Michael W. Rich -- Cardiovascular Complications in Patients with Renal Disease / Sheldon W. Tobe -- Diabetes and the Cardiovascular System / Paul Cohen, Jorge Plutzky -- Cancer Therapy-Induced Cardiomyopathy / Peter Kim, Pimprapa Vejpongsa, Edward T. H. Yeh -- Assessment of Patients with Heart Disease for Fitness for Noncardiac Surgery / Lee A. Fleisher, Joseph S. Savino -- Cardiovascular Gene Therapy / Thomas J. LaRocca, Roger J. Hajjar -- Cardiovascular Cell Therapy / Annarosa Leri, Jan Kajstura, Marcello Rota -- Preventive Cardiology / Temilolu O. Aje, Michael Miller -- Peripheral Arterial Disease / Giovina Lara Bomba, Jonathan L. Halperin.

This book is a concise learning guide dedicated to the full scope of pediatric history-taking and clinical examination for use in OSCEs as well as clinical life.

The book is a question-and-answer guide to interventional radiology. This pocket resource addresses both general IR and subspecialty topics, providing accurate, on-the-spot answers. Students can read the text from cover to cover to gain a general foundation of knowledge that can be built upon when they begin their rotation or use specific chapters to review a subspecialty before starting a new rotation or joining a new service. The book begins with a general introduction to IR and its common procedures and tools, and is then organized by subspecialties (like vascular disease, oncology, and genitourinary), focusing on common conditions. The books two-column format provides questions on the left and answers on the right to facilitate rapid-fire review that includes many classic images to facilitate pattern recognition skills. This book is an ideal, on-the-spot reference for medical students, residents, and practicing interventional radiologists seeking fast facts on diagnosis and treatment with interventional radiology.

"There has been a dramatic explosion of information in the field of neuroscience over the last few decades. This explosion of information has presented a great challenge to those of us who teach neuroscience in terms of synthesizing a coherent approach in which the diverse topics encompassed by neuroscience can be taught in a lucid and effective manner. We met this challenge by designing Essential Neuroscience, a book that considers all of the basic neuroscience topics to allow the students to focus on the essential concepts and facts intrinsic to any given topic without overwhelming them with distracting or confusing extraneous information"-- Provided by publisher.

I: Gross anatomy of the brainp -- Overview of the central nervous systemp -- Development of the nervous systemp -- Meninges and cerebrospinal fluid -- II: The neuronp -- Histology of the nervous system -- Electrophysiology of neurons -- Synaptic transmission -- Neurotransmitters -- III: Organization of the central nervous system -- The spinal cord -- Brainstem I: the medulla -- Brainstem II: pons and cerebellum -- Brainstem III: the midbrain -- The forebrain -- The cranial nerves -- IV: Sensory systems -- Somatosensory system -- Visual system -- Auditory and vestibular systems -- Olfaction and taste -- V: Motor systems -- The upper motor neurons -- The basal ganglia -- The cerebellum -- VI: Integrative systems -- The autonomic nervous system -- The reticular formation -- The hypothalamus -- The limbic system -- The thalamus and cerebral cortex -- Blood supply of the central nervous system -- Vascular syndromes -- Behavioral and psychiatric disorders.

This is the ideal companion for postgraduate pain medicine exams and a comprehensive guide to acute, chronic, and cancer pain management for practising doctors, pain nurses, and allied health professionals

Utilizing a rapid-fire, two-column question and answer format, this is an ideal on-the-spot resource for senior medical students covering a wide range of both general and subspecialty orthopedic topics: anatomy, physiology, presentation and history, pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, physical examination, radiological evaluation, operative and non-operative treatment techniques, surgical complications, rehabilitation and more. With hundreds of high-yield questions and answer items, this quick reference covers orthopedic basics before moving on to detailed sections on the upper and lower extremity, axial skeleton, pediatric orthopedics, and systemic conditions. The straightforward Q & A format allows for either self-testing or quizzing with partners, whether practicing for a board review or studying up in one's spare time. While it can be read cover to cover for a general foundation of knowledge, it can also be referred to selectively before starting a new rotation or seeing a patient with a subspecialty attending. Useful as a companion text to Orthopedic Surgery Clerkship and Orthopedic Surgery Rotation, Essential Orthopedic Review is a handy, pocket-sized resource and review guide that can be used by senior medical students, nursing and PT students, primary care providers, and junior residents in orthopedics and sports medicine.

This text serves as a high-yield review of spinal cord injury medicine in a multiple choice question-based format. The content covered reflects key topics relevant to clinical practice and subspecialty certification through the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR) Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Medicine examination. The 22 chapters are arranged topically to address the full scope of information relevant to the field of spinal cord injury medicine. Included with each question is a corresponding in-depth explanation, as well as pertinent references to supporting literature. The questions and educational explanations are written by leading experts in the field of spinal cord injury medicine and are designed to be board-relevant in both content and style. This question bank should be of use to anyone wishing to test and expand their knowledge of spinal cord injury medicine, including therapists, medical students, residents, fellows, and attending physicians of any specialty.

Developed from time-tested material utilized in endocrinology courses for medical students, this comprehensive and practical guide draws together a number of related disciplines to create a straightforward and accessible approach to the study of endocrine and metabolic diseases. Designed with the student in mind, each of the main endocrine organs and disorders are covered in thematic sections on diabetes, thyroid disorders, calcium disorders, adrenal disorders, and hypothalamus and pituitary disorders. Opening with clear learning objectives, chapters within each section discuss core concepts, anatomy, embryology, histology, testing, diagnosis and pharmacology, and include clinical case scenarios and multiple choice review questions. Full-color figures and diagrams enhance and extend the content. Perfect for in-class reference or board licensing review, Essentials of Endocrinology and Metabolism is an indispensable resource for medical and nursing students alike.

Primary care and the evolving US health care system -- Population health -- Information mastery -- Working in an ambulatory care office -- Behavior change -- Patient safety in primary care -- Overview of prevention and screening -- Prenatal care -- The pediatric well-child check -- Care for the aging parent -- Acute problems: approach and treatment -- Approach to common chronic problems -- Weight management and nutrition -- Contraception -- Women's health care -- Men's health care -- Musculoskeletal problems -- Sexuality and relationship issues -- Skin problems -- Chronic pain -- Family violence -- Common psychosocial problems -- Substance use disorders -- Community engagement, health equity, and advocacy.

"Focused on the information all medical students need to know to pass the NBME surgery shelf or other rotation examinations, this Sixth Edition of Lawrence's popular Essentials of General Surgery offers concise, high-yield content and a smaller format ideal for study on the go. Updated to reflect the latest advances in the field, this edition provides the authoritative, up-to-date content today's busy medical students need for exam success. Includes general surgery and surgical specialties all in one volume Offers authoritative information by leading surgery educators Provides five in-book practice questions per chapter, with additional questions online Focuses on high-yield information for quick reference Offers an enhanced array of online resources, including a question bank, case studies, and outlines for students and oral exam questions and an image bank for instructors Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience with Enhanced Video, Audio and Interactive Capabilities Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech Adapt for unique reading needs, supporting learning disabilities, visual/auditory impairments, second-language or literacy challenges, and more"--Provided by publisher

"The second edition of a bestseller, this new edition has been totally revised and updated with 10 new chapters and many new contributors. It provides essential information in a convenient and easily accessible outline format and is small enough to fit in a lab coat pocket, while still providing comprehensive coverage of the essential topics in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. The book does not skimp on coverage of aesthetic surgery, face lift, neck lift, fillers, and breast augmentation are given equal time with reconstructive topics such as wound healing, flaps, and microsurgery"--Provided by publisher.

Examination preparation and subject review for USMLE Step 1 (9000+ questions), USMLE Step 2 (5000+ questions), USMLE Step 3 (3000+ questions), and PANCE (1200+ questions) among others. Certification Review aids cover Family Practice, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and SPEX. Students can create self-study exams in a variety of subjects.

This second edition provides 2400 multiple choice questions on human anatomy and physiology, and some physical science, separated into 40 categories. The answer to each question is accompanied by an explanation. Each category has an introduction to set the scene for the questions to come. However, not all possible information is provided within these Introductions, so an Anatomy and Physiology textbook is an indispensable aid to understanding the answers. The questions have been used in end-of-semester examinations for undergraduate anatomy and physiology courses and as such reflect the focus of these particular courses and are pitched at this level to challenge students that are beginning their training in anatomy and physiology. The question and answer combinations are intended for use by teachers, to select questions for their next examinations, and by students, when studying for an upcoming test. Students enrolled in the courses for which these questions were written include nursing, midwifery, paramedic, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nutrition and dietetics, health sciences, exercise science, and students taking an anatomy and physiology course as an elective.

This book serves as a guide for senior trainees preparing for their final professional exams at the end of at least 4 - 5 years of advanced training in an approved plastic and reconstructive surgery training programme. These exams are extremely challenging and difficult to pass, and a knowledge of plastic surgery alone is not enough. Judgement, discipline and the ability to handle the pressure of the exam interactions are key. The book dissects each segment of the exam and presents the common clinical, anatomical and pathological cases that candidates are likely to encounter.

Exploring essential surgery introduces basic surgical concepts and techniques to the medical student. Each learning module is grouped by region for ease of study. Numerous videos, images, and definitions comprise each module, giving context to the topic. Clerks can track their understanding of the material with quizzes.

The book provides high yield information in basic ophthalmology including anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, microbiology, and embryology that are required for preparation of ophthalmology exams. The book focusses on all parts of the eye, with special focus on basic science including appropriate amount of information on clinical science for students and trainees. It is written in a lucid manner with textual notes and illustrations for quick learning and better understanding. Each section contains high yield information in separate points, with commonly asked information in Eye Yield Note boxes. It also includes estimated study time for each section to better plan the study. It also includes a pre-exam night study section at the end of the book that provides the information to be reviewed just before the exam. The book will be very helpful in passing almost all basic ophthalmology exams in a relatively short study time, by skipping the filling text available in most of the textbooks. It will be an excellent read for post graduate students looking for concise revision material. It will be relevant for medical students, ophthalmology residents, and medical doctors applying for ophthalmology residency and also for FRCS Part 1 exam.