Appleton and Lange's Outline Review for the Physician Assistant Examination

by SIMON

• ISBN13: 9780838503737
• ISBN10: 083850373X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-05-02
• Publisher: MCG

Summary

A rapid, succinct review of the essential material covered on the National Certifying Examination for Physician Assistants (NCCPA)--in a convenient outline format. Material is organized into the NCCPA's 18 subject areas, which are subdivided into the various disease processes following the ICD-9 classification codes. An advice- and tip-filled "Careers" section addresses the next phase in a PA's life after school and certification.

Author Biography

Albert F. Simon, M.Ed., PA-C, is Chairman, Department of Physician Assistant Sciences, Saint Francis University, Loretto, Pennsylvania.

Anthony A. Miller, M.Ed., PA-C, is Director, Physician Assistant Program, Shenandoah University, Winchester, Virginia.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Dermatology.

Chapter 2: Ear, Nose, and Throat.

Chapter 3: Ophthalmology.

Chapter 4: Pulmonary Diseases.

Chapter 5: Cardiovascular Diseases.

Chapter 6: Gastroenterology and Nutrition.

Chapter 7: Renal Diseases.

Chapter 8: Male Genitourinary Disorders.

Chapter 9: Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Chapter 10: Endocrinology.

Chapter 11: Rheumatology and Orthopedics.

Chapter 12: Neurology.

Chapter 13: Psychiatry.

Chapter 14: Hematology and Oncology.

Chapter 15: Pediatrics.