Blueprints in Neurology

by Drislane, Frank; Acosta, Juan; Caplan, Louis R.; Benatar, Michael; Chang, Bernard; Croom, John

• ISBN13: 9780632045396
• ISBN10: 0632045396
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-05-15
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

From the series you know and trust comes Blueprints in Neurology! At last the perfect complement to your core subject areas, this text gives you the high-yield facts you need and the same carefully organized format that you recognize. When used in conjunction with the other titles in the Blueprintsseries, this book will give you a complete review for the USMLE Step 2 and 3 exams. Blueprints in Neurologygives you complete coverage of the most important and common topics in neurology. It contains the information needed for your Neurology clinical rotation. Study with the series that works as hard as you do. The Blueprintsseries is perfect for medical students. Physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and related health professionals will also find Blueprintsvaluable.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Reviewers	xi
I. Basics of Neurology	1	(20)
The Neurologic Examination	3	(11)
Bernard Chang
Neurologic Investigations	14	(7)
Michael Benatar
II. Common Neurologic Symptoms	21	(62)
The Approach to Coma and Altered Consciousness	23	(8)
Bernard Chang
Neuro-Ophthalmology	31	(15)
Juan A. Acosta
The Approach to Weakness	46	(9)
Bernard Chang
The Sensory System	55	(7)
Juan A. Acosta
Vertigo and Dizziness	62	(4)
Michael Benatar
Ataxia and Gait Disorders	66	(5)
Michael Benatar
Urinary and Sexual Dysfunction	71	(7)
Juan A. Acosta
Headache and Facial Pain	78	(5)
John Croom
III. Neurologic Disorders	83	(116)
Aphasia and Other Disorders of Higher Cortical Function	85	(8)
Bernard Chang
Dementia	93	(8)
Juan A. Acosta
Sleep Disorders	101	(4)
John Croom
Vascular Disease	105	(9)
John Croom
Seizures	114	(9)
Bernard Chang
Movement Disorders	123	(7)
Michael Benatar
Head Trauma	130	(5)
John Croom
Systemic and Metabolic Disorders	135	(7)
Michael Benatar
Brain Tumors	142	(7)
John Croom
Demyelinating Diseases of the Central Nervous System	149	(6)
Bernard Chang
Infections of the Nervous System	155	(7)
John Croom
Disorders of the Spinal Cord	162	(5)
John Croom
The Peripheral Nervous System	167	(13)
Juan A. Acosta
Disorders of the Neuromuscular Junction and Skeletal Muscle	180	(8)
Michael Benatar
Pediatric Neurology	188	(11)
Juan A. Acosta
Questions	199	(9)
Answers	208	(7)
Index	215