Exam Prep Materials

Summary: "Uniquely designed for the Core Exam, Ultrasound: A Core Review covers all key aspects of ultrasound, mimicking the image-rich, multiple-choice format of the actual test. Ideal for residents getting ready for the Core Examination, as well as practitioners taking recertification exams, this one-of-a-kind review follows the structure and content of what you'll encounter on the test, effectively preparing you for Core Exam success! Key Features: Contains 300 image-rich ultrasound questions with answers, explanations, and references. Features high-quality black-and-white, color, and spectral Doppler images throughout. Covers organ-specific ultrasound as well as gynecologic, pregnancy, vascular, musculoskeletal, peritoneal space, retroperitoneum, abdominal wall, chest, and ultrasound-guided procedures. Includes questions on noninterpretive skills such as ultrasound physics and quality and safety. Provides answers and rationales as to why an answer is correct and other choices are incorrect. Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac. Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience: The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time -- providing a seamless reading experience online or offline. Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooks. Multiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive design. The ability to highlight text and add notes with one click."--Provided by publisher.

Summary: "Ultrasound Q&A Review for the Boards by esteemed radiologist and educator Adrian Dawkins and an impressive array of authors, delivers a robust test prep. Employing a self-evaluation approach, the book presents fundamental and practice-oriented concepts in ultrasound. The overall layout mirrors the ABR board exams, with ultrasound images presented in a clinical framework followed by board-format multiple-choice questions. Chapters are generally organized by organ systems and encompass all major areas. The text starts with two chapters covering the first and second trimesters of pregnancy. Subsequent chapters encompass pediatric, renal, hepatobiliary, musculoskeletal, breast, neck, and scrotal ultrasound. The final two chapters on miscellaneous topics and physics ensure a more comprehensive review"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:
Gynecology and first trimester obstetrics / Adrian Dawkins and Nanditha George
Second trimester obstetrics / Karen Tran-Harding
Pediatrics / Edward Richer
Renal / Adrian Dawkins
Hepatobiliary / Rashmi Nair and Adrian Dawkins
Musculoskeletal / Paul J. Spicer
Breast / Paul J. Spicer
Neck / Adrian Dawkins
Scrotum / Barbara Pawley and Adrian Dawkins
Miscellaneous / Scott Stevens, Halemane Garnesh, and Adrian Dawkins
Physics / Gary Ge and Adrian Dawkins.

Summary: Written by experts in the field, this book offers an up-to-date and systematic approach to understanding epilepsy. It focuses on advanced tools and therapies in diagnosis and management, and comprehensively yet simply covers the content of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology certification. Five sections comprise the main text: mechanisms, classification, EEG technical concepts, diagnostic tools, and management. Pathophysiology and pathology of epilepsies are covered, as well as classification of seizures and epilepsies, electro-clinical syndromes, non-epileptic spells, and status epilepticus. Contributors also discuss diagnostic tools such as scalp and intracranial EEG, neuroimaging, and neuropsychological tests, in addition to the management of epilepsy and associated concerns, including anti-seizure drugs, surgical and stimulation therapies, gender issues, comorbidities, and psychosocial aspects. Tables, high-quality pathology, radiology and clinical images, and EEG illustrations aid readers in understanding content. A valuable book for medical trainees, neurologists, neurosurgeons, nurses and EEG technologists, and essential certification preparation.

Summary: Completely updated to the 2016 ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding guidelines and packed with practical applications, Bowie's UNDERSTANDING ICD-10-CM AND ICD-10-PCS: A WORKTEXT, 3E delivers a comprehensive presentation of the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS diagnostic and procedural coding system. Extremely hands-on, this unique worktext offers detailed coverage that engages your students, while numerous learning tools offer thorough review and reinforce understanding in each chapter. Students can immediately begin applying what they learn as numerous exercises, coding assignments, and case studies offer real-world practice. Vivid color illustrations emphasize how thorough knowledge of anatomy and disease processes impacts coding accuracy. This edition also provides the ideal, trusted resource to help practicing professionals and healthcare organizations smoothly transition from using ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS.

Contents:
Introduction to coding and coding professions
An overview of ICD-10-CM
ICD-10-CM coding conventions
Steps in diagnostic code selection
Diagnostic coding guidelines
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Neoplasms
Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs
Endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic diseases
Mental, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disorders
Diseases of the nervous system
Disorders of the eye and adnexa
Diseases of the ear and mastoid process
Diseases of the circulatory system
Diseases of the respiratory system
Diseases of the digestive system
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
Diseases of the genitourinary system
Pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium
Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
Congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities
Symptoms, signs, and abnormal clinical laboratory findings
Injury, poisoning, and certain other consequences of external causes
External causes of morbidity
Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
Introduction to ICD-10-PCS
Medical and surgical section
Obstetrics section
Placement section
Administration section
Measurement and monitoring section
Extracorporeal assistance and performance and extracorporeal therapies sections
Osteopathic, other procedures, and chiropractic sections
Imaging, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology sections
Physical rehabilitation and diagnostic audiology section
Mental health and substance abuse treatment
New technology section
Appendix A: ICD-10-CM official guidelines for coding and reporting FY 2016
Appendix B: Official guidelines for coding and reporting 2016
Glossary.

Contents:
Section I. Adult urgent care medicine
Section II. Pediatric urgent care medicine
Section III. Sports-related complaints
Section IV. Procedures
Section V. Miscellaneous
Index.

Summary: "A question bank in book format, USMLE Step 1 Integrated Vignettes is a concise, portable tool that will help you bridge the gap between preclinical coursework and Qbank usage. The focus is on integrated cases and differential diagnoses, along with practical clinical correlations."--Page 4 of cover.

Contents:
Hematopoietic and lymphoreticular system
Nervous system and special senses
Musculoskeletal system
Endocrine system
Cardiovascular system
Respiratory system
Gastrointestinal system
Renal and urinary system
Male respiratory system
Breast and female reproductive system
Vignette diagnoses.

Contents:
Section 1. Autonomic Pharmacology
Section 2. Cardiovascular Pharmacology
Section 3. Neuropharmacology
Section 4. Antibiotics
Section 5. Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Principles.

Summary: Examination preparation and subject review for USMLE Step 1 Qbank. Including over 3,000 questions (2,200 Qbank questions, 1 diagnostic test, 2 full simulated exams).--Website

Summary: Examination preparation and subject review for USMLE Step 2 CK Qbank. Includes over 2,000 questions, 1,200 revised questions, 1 diagnostic test, 2 full-length simulated exams).--Website

Summary: UWorld Step1 has 3,100+ USMLE Step 1 questions, with real-life clinical scenarios, in-depth explanations, and performance and improvement tracking.

Summary: UWorld Step2 CK has 3,400+ USMLE Step 2 CK and shelf exam questions, with real-life clinical scenarios, in-depth explanations, and performance and improvement tracking.