Physician Assistant Board Review

James Van Rhee

Description

Physician Assistant Board Review, the well-received and highly organized medical reference book, returns with an updated edition that reflects the material covered in your exams. Whether preparing for the PANCE or PANRE, PAs of all experience levels will appreciate the concise format and comprehensive coverage of important topics.

• Well-organized, test-question format simplifies preparation for the boards.
• Sections covering various test-taking techniques aim to help you increase your score.

• Concise outline format covers the entire scope of the PANCE and PANRE.
• A brand-new section on pharmacology highlights the latest knowledge in the field.
• Updated psychiatry and cardiac sections reflect new DSM criteria and hypertension guidelines.
• Over 200 tables and figures provide a visual aid for review.
• More than 160 questions with answer rationales in print, and two electronic test banks, each with 300 questions, align with the PANCE item architecture.
• Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the content from the book on a variety of devices.

Sujets

• Family Practice
• General Practice
• Medical
• Médecine

Informations

• Publié par: Elsevier
• Date de parution: 14 août 2015
• Nombre de lectures: 2
• EAN13: 9780323392679
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 5 Mo

Extrait

Physician Assistant Board Review
Certification and Recertification
THIRD EDITION
JAMES VAN RHEE, MS, PA-C
Program Director, Physician Associate Program
Yale University School of Medicine
New Haven, Connecticut
Table of Contents
Cover image
Title page
Copyright
Dedication
Preface to the Third Edition
Color Images
Chapter 1 Cardiovascular System
Cardiomyopathy
Conduction Disorders
Congestive Heart Failure
Hypertension
Hypotension
Ischemic Heart Disease
Vascular Disease
Valvular Disease
Other
Questions
Answers
Chapter 2 Pulmonary System
Infectious Disorders
Neoplastic Disease
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Pleural Diseases
Pulmonary Circulation
Restrictive Pulmonary Disease
Other
Questions
Answers
Chapter 3 Gastroenterology System
Esophagus
Stomach
Gallbladder
Liver
Pancreas
Small Intestine/Colon
Rectum
Hernia
Infectious Diarrhea
Nutritional Deficiencies
Questions
Answers
Chapter 4 Musculoskeletal System
Disorders of the Shoulder
Disorders of the Forearm/Wrist/Hand
Disorders of the Back/Spine
Disorders of the Hip
Disorders of the Knee
Disorders of the Ankle/Foot
Fractures
Infectious Diseases
Neoplastic Disease
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Compartment Syndrome
Rheumatologic Conditions
Questions
Answers
Chapter 5 Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat System
Eye Disorders
Ear Disorders
Nose/Sinus Disorders
Mouth/Throat Disorders
Questions
Answers
Chapter 6 Reproductive System
Menstrual Cycle
Uterus
Ovaries
Cervix
Vagina/Vulva
Menstrual Disorders
Menopause
Breast
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Contraceptive Methods
Infertility
Uncomplicated Pregnancy
Complicated Pregnancy
Questions
Answers
Chapter 7 Endocrine System
General
Diseases of the Thyroid Gland
Diseases of the Adrenal Gland
Diseases of the Pituitary Gland
Diabetes Mellitus
Lipid Disorders
Questions
Answers
Chapter 8 Neurologic System
Alzheimer's Disease
Diseases of the Peripheral Nerves
Headaches
Infectious Disorders
Movement Disorders
Multiple Sclerosis
Seizure Disorders
Vascular Diseases
Other
Questions
Answers
Chapter 9 Psychiatry/Behavioral Science
Anxiety Disorders
Eating Disorders
Mood Disorders
Personality Disorders
Psychoses
Somatic Symptoms and Related Disorders (Somatoform Disorders)
Substance Use Disorders
Other Behavioral/Emotional Disorders
Questions
Answers
Chapter 10 Genitourinary System
Benign Conditions of the Genitourinary Tract
Infectious/Inflammatory Conditions
Neoplastic Diseases
Renal Diseases
Electrolyte and Acid-Base Disorders
Questions
Answers
Chapter 11 Dermatologic System
Eczematous Eruptions
Papulosquamous Diseases
Desquamation
Vesicular Bullae
Acneiform Lesions
Verrucous Lesions
Insects/Parasites
Neoplasms
Hair and Nails
Viral Diseases
Bacterial Infections
Fungal Infections
Other
Questions
Answers
Chapter 12 Hematologic System
Anemia
Malignancies
Coagulation Disorders
Questions
Answers
Chapter 13 Infectious Disease
Fungal Disease
Bacterial Disease
Mycobacterial Disease
Parasitic Disease
Spirochetal Disease
Viral Disease
Questions
Answers
Chapter 14 Pediatrics
Immunizations
Growth and Development
The Newborn Infant
Genetic Disorders
Cardiac Diseases
Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat/Pulmonary
Gastroenterology
Musculoskeletal
Neurology
Psychiatry
Genitourinary
Dermatology
Questions
Answers
Chapter 15 Laboratory Medicine
General
Complete Blood Count
Coagulation Testing
Chemistry Testing
Urinalysis
Thyroid Testing
Rheumatology Testing
Microbiology
Questions
Answers
Chapter 16 Pharmacology
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacodynamics
Analgesics
Migraine Abortive Therapy
Antibiotics
Antituberculosis Drugs
Antiviral Respiratory Agents
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Drugs
Cardiac Drugs
Endocrine Drugs
Lipid-Lowering Agents
Gastrointestinal (GI) Medications
Psychiatric Medications
Other
Questions
Answers
Chapter 17 Test-Taking Strategies
The Examination
Before the Examination
Day of the Examination
During the Examination
After the Examination
Appendix 1 Common Signs in Medicine
Appendix 2 Common Dermatomes
Appendix 3 Cranial Nerves and Function
Appendix 4 Poisoning Antidotes
Appendix 5 Adult Preventive Health Guidelines
Appendix 6 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Screening Guidelines for Common Diseases
Appendix 7 Normal Laboratory Values
Index
Copyright

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Dedication
This book is dedicated to my family, who had to put up with me during all the hours spent writing and reviewing this manuscript over the years and all the time away.
Thanks to all the physician assistant students and physician assistants who have attended my board review courses over the years; without all of you this book would not have been possible, and thank you for all the suggestions that helped to make the book better.
Preface to the Third Edition
As stated in the preface of the first edition many physician assistants view the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) and Physician Assistant National Recertifying Exam (PANRE) with fear and trepidation. I hope that the previous editions of this book have helped a number of you in preparing for these exams.
As with the previous editions there are sample questions at the end of each chapter. These questions are to assist you in your retention of the material. These questions, while not typical of those found on the examinations, are here to make sure you understand some of the major points and concepts. There are still a number of tables, charts, graphs, diagrams, and color plates in the book to enhance your learning.
There have been some additions to this edition.

The on-line examination has been reviewed and updated. These questions will provide you with a real-life