Blueprints Family Medicine

by Lipsky, Martin S.; King, Mitchell S.

• ISBN13: 9781608310876
• ISBN10: 1608310876
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-04-03
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

Blueprints Family Medicine, Third Edition provides students with a complete review of key concepts and topics and serves as a rapid reference during day-to-day activities in patient care perfect for clerkship rotations and the USMLE.

This edition has been completely updated while maintaining its succinct, organized, and concise style. 100 USMLE-style multiple-choice questions with full explanations.

Key Points at the end of each chapter summarize important information.

Updated Appendix of evidence-based resources.

Companion website offers access to fully searchable text plus an additional 50 USMLE-style questions with answers.

Table of Contents

Contributors to the third edition	p. viii
Contributors to the second edition	p. ix
Contributors to the first edition	p. x
Reviewers	p. xi
Preface	p. xii
Acknowledgments	p. xiii
Abbreviations	p. xiv
Principles of Family Medicine	p. 1
Elements of Family Medicine	p. 1
Patient Communication and Coordination of Care	p. 3
Screening	p. 6
Immunizations	p. 9
Preventive Care: 19 to 64 Years	p. 14
Preoperative Evaluation	p. 18
Family Violence: Awareness and Prevention	p. 23
Common Signs and Symptoms	p. 27
Allergies	p. 27
Back Pain	p. 31
Chest Pain	p. 35
Constipation	p. 39
Cough	p. 42
Diarrhea	p. 45
Dizziness/Vertigo	p. 49
Fatigue	p. 52
Headache	p. 55
Heartburn	p. 61
Hematuria	p. 65
Jaundice in Adults	p. 68
Knee Pain	p. 71
Lymphadenopathy	p. 74
Nausea and Vomiting	p. 77
Painful Joints	p. 80
Palpitations	p. 84
Pharyngitis	p. 87
Proteinuria	p. 90
Red Eye	p. 93
Respiratory Infections	p. 96
Shortness of Breath	p. 100
Shoulder Pain	p. 103
Somatization	p. 106
Swelling	p. 108
Weight Loss	p. 110
Common Medical Conditions	p. 113
Acne	p. 113
Alcohol and Substance Abuse	p. 116
Anemia	p. 120
Anxiety	p. 123
Asthma	p. 126
Atopic Dermatitis	p. 130
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	p. 133
Congestive Heart Failure	p. 137
Depression	p. 141
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2	p. 145
Diverticulitis	p. 149
Human Immunodeficiency Virus	p. 152
Hypertension	p. 155
Hyperthyroidism	p. 159
Hypothyroidism	p. 162
Obesity	p. 165
Osteoporosis	p. 168
Prostate Disease	p. 172
Sexually Transmitted Diseases	p. 175
Skin Infections	p. 179
Tobacco Abuse	p. 182
Urinary Tract Infection	p. 185
Urticaria	p. 190
Women's Health	p. 193
Abnormal Pap Smear	p. 193
Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding	p. 197
Amenorrhea	p. 201
Breast Masses	p. 206
Contraception	p. 208
Vaginitis	p. 212
Maternity Care	p. 214
Preconception Counseling and Prenatal Care	p. 214
Common Medical Problems in Pregnancy	p. 217
Postpartum Care	p. 220
Care for Infants, Children, and Adolescents	p. 222
Preventive Care: Newborn to 5 Years	p. 222
Preventive Care: 5 Years to 12 Years	p. 227
Adolescent Medicine	p. 229
Common Medical Problems in Children	p. 232
Behavioral Issues in Children	p. 236
Fever in Children	p. 241
Otitis Media	p. 244
Preparticipation Evaluation	p. 247
Care for Older Adults	p. 250
Preventive Care: 65 Years and Older	p. 250
Geriatric Assessment	p. 252
Common Medical Problems in Older Adults	p. 255
Dementia	p. 259
Urinary Incontinence	p. 263
Nursing Home and End-of-Life Care	p. 266
Questions	p. 268
Answers	p. 280
Appendix: Evidence-Based Resources	p. 301
Index	p. 309
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