Exam Prep Materials

Contents:
Medical terminology
Microbiology
Pharmacology and anesthesia
Blood values
Aseptic technique
Sterilization and disinfection
Operating room environment
Transportation and positioning
Counts
Specimens
Medical, ethical, and legal responsibilities
Diagnostic procedures
Consents
Skin preparation and draping
Instruments
Sutures, stapling devices, and drains
Wound healing and dressings
General surgery
Obstetrics and gynecology
Ophthalmology
Otorhinolaryngology
Plastic and reconstructive surgery
Genitourinary
Thoracic
Cardiac
Vascular
Neurosurgery
Orthopedics
Pediatrics
Biomedical science (Electricity, hemostasis, lasers, and computers)
Occupational hazards/fire safety
Endoscopy, minimally invasive surgery, and robotics.

Summary: "The acclaimed full-color guide to selecting the correct laboratory test and interpreting the results covering ALL of clinical pathology Laboratory Medicine is the most comprehensive, user-friendly, and well-illustrated guide available for learning how to order the correct laboratory test and understand the clinical significance of the results. The book features an easy-to-follow, consistent presentation for each disease discussed. Chapters begin with a brief description of the disorder followed by a discussion that includes tables detailing the laboratory evaluation of specific disorders, diagnosis, baseline tests to exclude diagnostic possibilities, and clinical indications that warrant further screening and special testing. With new, increasingly expensive and complicated tests appearing almost daily, Laboratory Medicine, Third Edition is required reading for medical students, clinical laboratory scientists, and healthcare professionals who want to keep abreast of the latest testing procedures and maximize accuracy and patient safety. Features: 48 clinical laboratory methods presented in easy-to-understand illustrations that include information on the expense and complexity of the assays More than 200 tables and full-color algorithms that encapsulate important information and facilitate understanding Full-color blood-smear micrographs that demonstrate common abnormal morphologies of red blood cells Valuable learning aids in each chapter, including learning objectives, chapter outlines, and a general introduction -- and new to this edition: chapter-ending self-assessment Q&A. Logical systems-based organization that complements most textbooks Extensive table of Clinical Laboratory Reference Values that show the conversions between U.S. and SI units for -- Provided by publisher.

Contents:
Concepts in laboratory medicine
Methods
Autoimmune disorders involving the connective tissue and immunodeficiency diseases
Histocompatibility testing and transplantation
Infectious diseases
Toxicology
Diseases of infancy and childhood
Blood vessels
The heart
Diseases of red blood cells
Bleeding and thrombotic disorders
Transfusion medicine
Diseases of white blood cells, lymph nodes, and spleen
The respiratory system
The gastrointestinal tract
The liver and biliary tract
Pancreatic disorders
The kidney
Male genital tract
Female genital system
Breast
The endocrine system.

Summary: "Learn and review clinical optics and refraction with the newly revised edition of this popular resource! Last-Minute Optics, 3rd Edition, distills a vast amount of complex information into an easy-to-read, engaging text that makes the most of your limited study time. Now in full color for the first time, this clear and concise review manual features a unique question-and-answer format that allows for self-assessment and easy identification of areas where more study is needed"-- publisher's description.

Contents:
Refraction and reflection
Vergence, lenses, objects, and images
Mirrors
Principles of light and lasers
The model eye
Visual acuity testing
Refraction and optical dispensing
Lens effectivity and vertex distance
Accommodation, presbyopia, and bifocals
Cylinders, crosses (axis and power), and spherocylindrical notation
Astigmatism
Aberrations, distortions, and irregularities
Contact lenses
Intraocular lenses
Refractive surgery
Prisms and diplopia
Instruments
Low vision
Good people, bad optics: the dissatisfied patient
Summary of important optics formulas.

Summary: This textbook presents hands-on training material for medical students. The style reflects the need for practice-based teaching with a modern edge in daily clinical routine; accordingly, it also employs online material and pocket cards. Each chapter begins with specific learning objectives, which are cross-referenced with the European curriculum for undergraduate medical education released by the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) together with the European Union Geriatric Medicine Society (EUGMS), as well as the minimum geriatric competences for medical students established by the American Geriatrics Society (AGS). World-renowned European experts in practicing and teaching the interdisciplinary field of Geriatrics contributed to this work, with the aim of offering the new generation of health professionals a global perspective on one of the greatest public health challenges of our time: the management of the steadily increasing number of older, multimorbid, and vulnerable persons. The major strength of this book - published under the auspices of the EUGMS - is its pragmatic, goal-oriented approach, which makes it suitable for bedside learning and patient-centered medicine; further, all of the chapters are firmly based on the pillars of the ageing process in all of its biological aspects, helping readers understand the pathophysiology of and rationale behind interventions for the main geriatric syndromes and disorders.

Summary: "Learning Microbiology and Infectious Diseases: Clinical Case Prep for the USMLE® by Tracey A. H. Taylor, Dwayne Baxa, and Matthew Sims presents diverse cases that encourage problem-based learning, which is key to building diagnostic skills. Each case portrays a real-life scenario, promoting a bridge from foundational knowledge to its application. A series of USMLE style questions with thorough explanations provide an understanding of microbiology and infectious diseases, an ability to differentiate between infections and viruses, and identify bacteria, fungi, and parasites. Questions cover causative agents, disease transmission, mechanism of pathogenesis action, and pharmacotherapy"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry ... brings clarity and coherence to an often unwieldy discipline, offering a thoroughly updated survey of biochemistry's enduring principles, definitive discoveries, and groundbreaking new advances with each edition.This new Seventh Edition maintains the qualities that have distinguished the text since Albert Lehninger's original edition--clear writing, careful explanations of difficult concepts, helpful problem-solving support, and insightful communication of contemporary biochemistry's core ideas, new techniques, and pivotal discoveries. Again, David Nelson and Michael Cox introduce students to an extraordinary amount of exciting new findings without an overwhelming amount of extra discussion or detail."--Publisher description.

Contents:
The foundations of biochemistry
I. Structure and catalysis. Water
Amino acids, peptides, and proteins
The three-dimensional structure of proteins
Protein function
Enzymes
Carbohydrates and glycobiology
Nucleotides and nucleic acids
DNA-based information technologies
Lipids
Biological membranes and transport
Biosignaling
II. Bioenergetics and metabolism. Bioenergetics and biochemical reaction types
Glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, and the pentose phosphate pathway
Principles of metabolic regulation
The citric acid cycle
Fatty acid catabolism
Amino acid oxidation and the production of urea
Oxidative phosphorylation
Photosynthesis and carbohydrate synthesis in plants
Lipid biosynthesis
Biosynthesis of amino acids, nucleotides, and related molecules
Hormonal regulation and integration of mammalian metabolism
III. Information pathways. Genes and chromosomes
DNA metabolism
RNA metabolism
Protein metabolism
Regulation of gene expression
Abbreviated solutions to problems
Glossary
Index.

Summary: "Lippincott Certification Review: Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner is the ideal companion while preparing for the Acute Care CPNP(r) exam administered by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Review Board, or for anyone who seeks to perform at a higher level of practice for children who are acutely, chronically, and critically ill. The AC PNP (Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner) program is designed to prepare experienced pediatric nurses to meet the specialized physiologic and psychological needs of infants, children, adolescents and young adults with complex acute, critical and chronic health conditions. The focus of AC PNP care includes complex monitoring and ongoing management of intensive therapies in a variety of settings, including but not limited to, inpatient and outpatient hospital settings, emergency departments and home care settings. Specialty areas of practice are varied and continue to emerge. AC PNPs collaborate with an interprofessional team to provide optimal patient care. The Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Acute Care (CPNP-AC) certification exam was developed by the Pediatric Nursing Certification board nearly 10 years ago. Since that time, there has not been a review book specific to this exam, and students have been seeking preparation materials for the exam. For the (approximately) 26 programs in the United States offered to complete pediatric certification, this book is the only available certification review material for the exam. Organized in a simple, bulleted format, this invaluable resource includes multiple choice self-assessment questions with rationales at the end of every chapter, plus two self-assessment exams with rationales - totaling more than 750 questions. Content focuses on the diagnosis and management of pediatric acute care problems typically treated in the emergency department or an inpatient setting._ Certification must be renewed every five years._"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:
Part 1. The Pediatric Patient and Family: General pediatric considerations, development, nutrition, and sleep
Communication, family-centered care, transitional care, and health care home
Part 2. System-Based Problems: Pulmonary disorders
Respiratory support modalities
Cardiac disorders
Neurologic disorders
Endocrine disorders
Fluid and electrolytes
Metabolic disorders
Hematology and oncology disorders
Infectious disorders
Trauma
Toxicology
Sedation and analgesia
Gastrointestinal disorders
Kidney and genitourinary disorders
Immunologic and rheumatologic disorders
Heent
Musculoskeletal
Genetics
Dermatologic disorders
Palliative care, complementary and alternative therapies
Disaster medicine
Part 3. Professional Issues: Research, evidence, quality improvement, safety, diversity, and health policy
Preparation for practice: interprofessional practice: certification, licensure, credentialing, documentation, billing, and coding
Part 4. Test-Taking Strategies

Summary: "Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry is the long-established, first-and-best resource for the essentials of biochemistry. Students rely on this text to help them quickly review, assimilate, and integrate large amounts of critical and complex information. For more than two decades, faculty and students have praised this best-selling biochemistry textbook for its matchless illustrations that make concepts come to life. Master all the latest biochemistry knowledge, thanks to extensive revisions and updated content throughout, including an expanded chapter on macronutrients, a completely new chapter on micronutrients, and much more. A bonus chapter on blood clotting with new, additional questions is included online. See how biochemistry applies to everyday healthcare through integrative, chapter-based cases as well as "Clinical" boxes throughout. Learn and study effortlessly with a concise outline format, abundant full-color artwork, and chapter overviews and summaries."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:
Unit I. Protein structure and function
Unit II. Bioenergetics and carbohydrate metabolism
Unit III. Lipid metabolism
Unit IV. Nitrogen metabolism
Unit V. Integration of metabolism
Unit VI. Medical nutrition
Unit VII. Storage and expression of genetic information.

Summary: "Biochemistry is the study of how our bodies utilize the nutritional substances in our diet to make building blocks, fuels, and communication molecules for our cells. It also includes the processes by which we convert chemicals within our bodies and eliminate chemicals from our bodies"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:
Amino Acids and the Role of PH
Protein Structure
Globular Proteins
Fibrous Proteins
Enzymes
Bioenergetics and Oxidative Phosphorylation
Introduction to Carbohydrates
Introduction to Metabolism and Glycolysis
Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle and Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex
Gluconeogenesis
Glycogen Metabolism
Monosaccharide and Disaccharide Metabolism
Pentose Phosphate Pathway and Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Phosphate
Glycosaminoglycans, Proteoglycans, and Glycoproteins
Dietary Lipid Metabolism
Fatty Acid, Triacylglycerol, and Ketone Body Metabolism
Phospholipid, Glycosphingolipid, and Eicosanoid Metabolism
Cholesterol, Lipoprotein, and Steroid Metabolism
Amino Acids : Nitrogen Disposal
Amino Acids : Degradation and Synthesis
Amino Acids : Conversion to Specialized Products
Nucleotide Metabolism
Metabolic Effects of Insulin and Glucagon
The Feed-Fast Cycle
Diabetes Mellitus
Obesity
Nutrition : Overview and Macronutrients
Micronutrients : Vitamins
Micronutrients : Minerals
DNA Structure, Replication, and Repair
RNA Structure, Synthesis, and Processing
Protein Synthesis
Regulation of Gene Expression
Biotechnology and Human Disease
Blood Clotting.

Contents:
Cellular and molecular basis for human systems
Cellular and neuroscience aspects of human systems
Musculoskeletal system
Cardiovascular system
Pulmonary system
Neurologic system
Gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary systems
Endocrine system
Reproductive system.

Contents:
Introduction to the nervous system and basic neurophysiology
Overview of the central nervous system
Overview of the peripheral nervous system
Overview of the visceral nervous system
The spinal cord
Overview and organization of the brainstem
Ascending sensory tracts
Descending motor tracts
Control of eye movements
Sensory and motor innervation of the head and neck
Hearing and balance
Brainstem systems and review
The cerebral cortex
The thalamus
The visual system
The basal ganglia
The cerebellum
The integration of motor control.

Summary: Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Pharmacology, Sixth Edition, is the updated, enhanced version of the student-favorite resource for essentials of medical pharmacology. The first-and-best resource, the Lippincott Illustrated Reviews series features clear, effective writing and hundreds of illustrations for ideal rapid review and the assimilation of complex information. Clear, sequential images present mechanisms of action and focus on showing rather than telling students how drugs work.

Contents:
Unit I: Principles of drug therapy
Unit II: Drugs affecting the autonomic nervous system
Unit III: Drugs affecting the central nervous system
Unit IV: Drugs affecting the cardiovascular system
Unit V: Drugs affecting the endocrine system
Unit VI: Drugs for other disorders
Unit VII: Chemotherapeutic drugs
Unit VIII: Toxicology.

Summary: "Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Pharmacology, Seventh Edition, is the updated, enhanced version of the student-favorite resource for essentials of medical pharmacology. The first-and-best resource, the Lippincott Illustrated Reviews series features clear, effective writing and hundreds of illustrations for ideal rapid review and the assimilation of complex information. Clear, sequential images present mechanisms of action and focus on showing rather than telling students how drugs work. Nearly 600 annotated, full-color illustrations visually explain complex processes! Outline format ideal for concise review and foundational learning"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:
I: Principles of drug therapy
II: Drugs affecting the autonomic nervous system
III: Drugs affecting the central nervous system
IV: Drug affecting the cardiovascular system
V: Drugs affecting the endocrine system
VI: Chemotherapeutic drugs
VII: Special topics in pharmacology

Summary: "Students' favorite review resource for studying the essentials of medical pharmacology, Lippincott® Illustrated Reviews: Pharmacology, 8th Edition, presents up-to-date drug information in an accessible format ideal for effective review.Part of the popular Lippincott® Illustrated Reviews series, this concise resource features clear writing and hundreds of illustrations that break down complex pharmacological information, so it is understandable and accessible. Sequential images present mechanisms of action and focus on showing rather than telling students how drugs work, and review questions with answers deliver powerful, practical exam preparation. NEW! Pharmacogenomics chapter familiarizes students with this topical area of clinical pharmacology. NEW! Clinical Application boxes emphasize the practical application of pharmacology concepts with real-world clinical examples. NEW! Chapter Summaries facilitate quick review for better student comprehension. Updated drug information reflects the most current, clinically relevant pharmacology material. Approachable outline format distills complex information for easier review. High-quality illustrations reinforce understanding in vibrant detail. Enhanced review questions with answers provide valuable self-assessment and prepare students for their Board reviews"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews: Physiology brings physiology clearly into focus, telling the story of who we are, how we live, and, ultimately, how we die. By first identifying organ function and then showing how cells and tissues are designed to fulfill that function, Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Physiology decodes this discipline like no other text or review book. Each element was tailored for ease of use and fast content absorption, all combining to bring this story to life for readers. Visionary artwork, Clinical Applications, and Unit Review Questions teach and reinforce the most essential concepts in physiology--perfect for classroom learning and test/boards preparation"--Provided by publisher.

Contents:
Principles of physiologic function
Sensory and motor systems
Musculoskeletal and integumentary physiology
Cardiovascular system
Respiratory system
Urinary system
Gastrointestinal system
Endocrine system
Living and dying
Appendices: A. Normal physiological values; B. Reference equations.

Contents:
Cardiology
Pulmonology
Nephrology
Gastroenterology
Endocrine and metabolic disorders
Infectious diseases
Hematology and oncology
Neurology
Rheumatology
Dermatology
General medicine
Practice examination
Shelf pearls.

Summary: This is a resource for the essentials of biochemistry. Students will use this text to help them quickly review, assimilate, and integrate large amounts of complex information. For more than two decades, faculty and students have praised LiR biochemistry's matchless illustrations that make critical concepts come to life.

Contents:
Unit I. Protein structure and function. Amino acids ; Structure of proteins ; Globular proteins ; Fibrous proteins ; Enzymes
Unit II. Bioenergetics and carbohydrate metabolism. Bioenergetics and oxidative phosphorylation ; Introduction to carbohydrates ; Introduction to metabolism and glycolysis ; Tricarboxylic acid cycle and pyruvate dehydrogenase complex ; Gluconeogenesis ; Glycogen metabolism ; Metabolism of monosaccharides and disaccharides ; Pentose phosphate pathway and nicotinamide adenine dinucleitide phosphate ; Glycosaminoglycans, proteoglycans, and glycoproteins
Unit III. Lipid metabolism. Dietary lipid metabolism ; Fatty acid, ketone body, and triacylglycerol metabolism ; Phospholipid, glycosphingolipid, and eicosanoid metabolism
Unit IV. Nitrogen metabolism. Amino acids : Disposal of nitrogen ; Amino acid degradation and synthesis ; Conversion of amino acids to specialized products ; Nucleotide metabolism
Unit V. Integration of metabolism. Metabolic effects of insulin and glucagon ; The feed-fast cycle ; Diabetes mellitus ; Obesity ; Nutrition ; Vitamins
Unit VI. Storage and expression of genetic information. DNA structure, replication, and repair ; RNA structure, synthesis, and processing ; Protein synthesis ; Regulation of gene expression ; Biotechnology and human disease
Appendix: Clinical cases.

Summary: Enables rapid review and assimilation of large amounts of complex information about medical microbiology. The book has the hallmark features for which Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews volumes are so popular: an outline format, full-color illustrations, end-of-chapter summaries, review questions, plus an entire section of clinical case studies with full-color illustrations.

Contents:
Unit I: The microbial world :
Introduction to microbiology
Normal flora
Pathogenicity of mciroogranisms
Diagnostic microbiology
Vaccines and antimicrobial agents
Unit II: Bacteria :
Bacterial structure, growth, and metabolism
Bacterial genetics
Staphlococci
Streptococci
Gram-positive rods
Neisseriae
Gastrointestinal gram-negative rods
Other gram-negative rods
Clostridia and other anaerobic rods
Spirochetes
Mycoplasma
Chlamydiae
Mycobacteria and actinomycetes
Rickettsia, ehrlichia, anaplasma, and coxiella
Unit III: Fungi and parasites :
Fungi
Protozoa
Helminths
Unit IV: Introduction to the viruses :
Nonenveloped DNA viruses
Enveloped DNA viruses
Hepatitis B and hepatitis D (Delta) viruses
Positive-strand RNA viruses
Retroviruses
Negative-strand RNA viruses
Double-stranded RNA viruses: reoviridae
Unconventional infectious agents
Unit V: Clinical microbiology review :
Quick review of clinically important microogranisms
Disease summaries
Illustrated case studies.

Summary: A classic that just keeps getting better, The Little SAS Book is essential for anyone learning SAS programming. Lora Delwiche and Susan Slaughter offer a user-friendly approach so that readers can quickly and easily learn the most commonly used features of the SAS language. Each topic is presented in a self-contained, two-page layout complete with examples and graphics. Nearly every section has been revised to ensure that the sixth edition is fully up-to-date. This edition is also interface-independent, written for all SAS programmers whether they use SAS Studio, SAS Enterprise Guide, or the S.

Contents:
Intro; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introducing SAS Software; About This Book; About These Authors; Getting Started Using SAS Software; 1.1 The SAS Language; 1.2 SAS Data Sets; 1.3 DATA and PROC Steps; 1.4 The DATA Step's Built-in Loop; 1.5 Choosing a Method for Running SAS; 1.6 Reading the SAS Log; 1.7 Using SAS System Options; Accessing Your Data; 2.1 Methods for Getting Your Data into SAS; 2.2 SAS Data Libraries and Data Sets; 2.3 Listing the Contents of a SAS Data Set; 2.4 Reading Excel Files with the IMPORT Procedure; 2.5 Accessing Excel Files Using the XLSX LIBNAME Engine 2.6 Reading Delimited Files with the IMPORT Procedure2.7 Telling SAS Where to Find Your Raw Data; 2.8 Reading Raw Data Separated by Spaces; 2.9 Reading Raw Data Arranged in Columns; 2.10 Reading Raw Data Not in Standard Format; 2.11 Selected Informats; 2.12 Mixing Input Styles; 2.13 Reading Messy Raw Data; 2.14 Reading Multiple Lines of Raw Data per Observation; 2.15 Reading Multiple Observations per Line of Raw Data; 2.16 Reading Part of a Raw Data File; 2.17 Controlling Input with Options in the INFILE Statement; 2.18 Reading Delimited Files with the DATA Step; Working with Your Data 3.1 Using the DATA Step to Modify Data3.2 Creating and Modifying Variables; 3.3 Using SAS Functions; 3.4 Selected SAS Character Functions; 3.5 Selected SAS Numeric Functions; 3.6 Using IF-THEN and DO Statements; 3.7 Grouping Observations with IF-THEN/ELSE Statements; 3.8 Subsetting Your Data in a DATA Step; 3.9 Subsetting Your Data using PROC SQL; 3.10 Writing Multiple Data Sets Using OUTPUT Statements; 3.11 Making Several Observations from One Using OUTPUT Statements; 3.12 Using Iterative DO, DO WHILE, and DO UNTIL Statements; 3.13 Working with SAS Dates 3.14 Selected Date Informats, Functions, and Formats3.15 Using RETAIN and Sum Statements; 3.16 Simplifying Programs with Arrays; 3.17 Using Shortcuts for Lists of Variable Names; 3.18 Using Variable Names with Special Characters; Sorting, Printing, and Summarizing Your Data; 4.1 Using SAS Procedures; 4.2 Subsetting in Procedures with the WHERE Statement; 4.3 Sorting Your Data with PROC SORT; 4.4 Changing the Sort Order for Character Data; 4.5 Printing Your Data with PROC PRINT; 4.6 Changing the Appearance of Data Values with Formats; 4.7 Selected Standard Formats 4.8 Creating Your Own Formats with PROC FORMAT4.9 Writing a Report to a Text File; 4.10 Summarizing Your Data Using PROC MEANS; 4.11 Writing Summary Statistics to a SAS Data Set; 4.12 Producing One-Way Frequencies with PROC FREQ; 4.13 Producing Crosstabulations with PROC FREQ; 4.14 Grouping Data with User-Defined Formats; 4.15 Producing Tabular Reports with PROC TABULATE; 4.16 Adding Statistics to PROC TABULATE Output; 4.17 Enhancing the Appearance of PROC TABULATE Output; 4.18 Changing Headers in PROC TABULATE Output; 4.19 Producing Simple Output with PROC REPORT