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9780683303674

Comprehensive Review for the Certification and Recertification Examinations for Physicians Assistants : Published in Collaboration with AAPA and APAP

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    9780683303674

  • ISBN10:

    0683303678

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 1999-06-01
  • Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
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Summary

Published in collaboration with Association of Physician Assistant Programs and The American Academy of Physician Assistants. Exam preparation text/CD-ROM for PA students and practicing clinicians seeking recertification. Sample exam, consisting of over 360 questions and explanations, reflects an actual NCCPA exam. Softcover. DNLM: Physicians Assistants examination questions.

Table of Contents

Preface xiii(2)
Acknowledgments xv(2)
Test-Taking Strategies xvii
1. Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology
1(11)
Nancy Warik
I. Disorders of the Eyes
1(6)
II. Disorders of the Ears
7(2)
III. Disorders of the Nose, Sinus, and Throat
9(3)
2. Pulmonology
12(12)
Patricia A. Francis
I. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
12(1)
II. Asthma
13(1)
III. Bronchiectasis
13(1)
IV. Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
14(1)
V. Pleural Diseases
14(2)
VI. Pulmonary Neoplasms
16(1)
VII. Diffuse Interstitial Lung Disease
17(1)
VIII. Pneumoconioses
18(1)
IX. Sarcoidosis
18(1)
X. Kyphoscoliosis
19(1)
XI. Pulmonary Embolism
19(1)
XII. Infections
20(2)
XIII. Sleep Apnea
22(2)
3. Cardiology
24(25)
Stan Willenbring
Rebecca Lovell Scott
I. Major Principles of Cardiac Care
24(1)
II. Shock
24(1)
III. Hypertension
25(2)
IV. Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
27(1)
V. Atherosclerosis
28(1)
VI. Ischemic Heart Disease
28(1)
VII. Myocardial Infarction (MI)
29(2)
VIII. Congenital Heart Anomalies
31(2)
IX. Valve Disorders
33(1)
X. Arrhythmias
34(3)
XI. Conduction Disturbances
37(2)
XII. Cardiomyopathies
39(4)
XIII. Pericardial Disorders
43(1)
XIV. Infective Endocarditis
44(1)
XV. Peripheral Vascular Disorders
45(2)
XVI. Pulmonary Embolus (PE)
47(1)
XVII. Aortic Aneurysms
47(2)
4. Hematology
49(16)
Rebecca Lovell Scott
I. Anemias
49(5)
II. Polycythemia Vera
54(1)
III. Malignancies
54(3)
IV. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
57(2)
V. Bleeding Disorders
59(3)
VI. Thrombotic Disorders and Hypercoagulable Conditions
62(1)
VII. Ill-Defined Presentations
63(2)
5. Gastroenterology
65(16)
Susan LeLacheur
I. Diseases of the Esophagus
65(2)
II. Diseases of the Stomach
67(3)
III. Diseases of the Small Intestine
70(3)
IV. Diseases of the Colon, Rectum, and Anus
73(2)
V. Diseases of the Appendix and Pancreas
75(2)
VI. Diseases of the Biliary Tract
77(1)
VII. Diseases of the Liver
77(2)
VIII. Other Gastrointestinal Diseases
79(2)
6. Nephrology and Urology
81(24)
Robert J. McNellis
I. Renal Failure
81(2)
II. Glomerulonephropathies
83(2)
III. Nephrolithiasis
85(1)
IV. Electrolyte Disorders
86(4)
V. Acid-Base Disorders
90(2)
VI. Renovascular Disease
92(1)
VII. Urinary Tract Infection
93(3)
VIII. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
96(1)
IX. Obstructive Uropathy
96(1)
X. Neoplasm
97(1)
XI. Male Reproductive Disorders
98(7)
7. Gynecology
105(10)
Rebecca Lovell Scott
I. Menstrual Disorders
105(2)
II. Uterine Disorders
107(1)
III. Ovarian Disorders
108(1)
IV. Cervical Dysplasia and Neoplasia
109(1)
V. Infertility
110(1)
VI. Infectious Disease
110(3)
VII. Breast Disorders
113(2)
8. Obstetrics
115(17)
Jo Hanna Friend D'Epiro
I. Routine Preconception and Prenatal Care
115(4)
II. Complications of Pregnancy
119(7)
III. Labor and Delivery
126(4)
IV. Puerperium
130(2)
9. Rheumatology and Orthopedics
132(16)
Eunice E. Gunneson
I. Arthritis
132(4)
II. Bone and Connective Tissue Disorders
136(4)
III. Fractures, Dislocations, Sprains, and Strains
140(2)
IV. Disorders of the Neck, Shoulder, and Upper Extremity
142(3)
V. Disorders of the Back and Lower Extremity
145(3)
10. Endocrinology
148(11)
Rebecca Lovell Scott
I. Thyroid Disorders
148(2)
II. Parathyroid Disorders
150(1)
III. Diabetes Mellitus
151(2)
IV. Adrenal Disorders
153(1)
V. Other Endocrine Disorders
154(2)
VI. Nutritional Problems
156(3)
11. Neurology
159(20)
William H. Marquardt
I. Cerebrovascular Disease
159(1)
II. Seizure Disorders
160(1)
III. Multiple Sclerosis
161(1)
IV. Dementia
162(1)
V. Primary Headache
163(1)
VI. Movement Disorders
164(3)
VII. Peripheral Neural Disorders
167(2)
VIII. Central Nervous System Infection
169(2)
IX. Pain Syndromes
171(2)
X. Neuromuscular Disorders
173(2)
XI. Central Nervous System Trauma
175(1)
XII. Primary Central Nervous System Neoplasms
176(1)
XIII. Sleep Disorders
177(2)
12. Psychiatry
179(14)
Francis J. Winn, Jr.
Charles C. Lewis
I. Diagnosis of Psychiatric Disorders in the United States
179(1)
II. Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders
179(2)
III. Mood Disorders
181(2)
IV. Anxiety Disorders
183(4)
V. Eating Disorders
187(1)
VI. Substance Abuse Disorders
187(1)
VII. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD)
188(1)
VIII. Abuse and Neglect
189(2)
IX. Rape Crises
191(1)
X. Uncomplicated Bereavement
192(1)
13. Dermatology
193(12)
Edward D. Huechtker
Pamela D. Bailey
I. Diagnosis of Dermatologic Conditions
193(2)
II. Skin Infections
195(4)
III. Neoplasms of the Skin
199(2)
IV. Systemic Diseases That Affect the Skin
201(3)
V. Burns and Open Wounds
204(1)
Comprehensive Examination 205(72)
Index 277

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