Case Files Pharmacology, Second Edition

by Toy, Eugene; Rosenfeld, Gary; Loose, David; Briscoe, Donald

• ISBN13: 9780071488587
• ISBN10: 0071488588
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-04-10
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical

Summary

Real Life Clinical Cases for the Basic Sciences and USMLE Step 1You need exposure to clinical cases to pass course exams and ace the USMLE Step 1.Case Files: Pharmacologypresents 53 real-life clinical cases that illustrate essential concepts in pharmacology. Each case includes an easy-to-understand discussion correlated to key basic science concepts, definitions of key terms, pharmacology pearls, and USMLE-style review questions. With this interactive system, you'lllearninstead ofmemorize. This second edition gives you: 53 clinical cases, each with USMLE-style questions Clinical pearls that highlight key concepts Primer on how to approach clinical problems Proven learning system that improves your shelf exam scoresHere's what students have to say:"The Case Files books have continued to help me in preparation for my case-based exames tremendously! I can honestly sasy they played a major role in my success this year and are becoming a great resource in the beginning of my board preparation."--Joshua Lynch, Class of 2008, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine"Case Files: Pharmacologyfocuses on rapid understanding of the whys and hows of drug use and prescription. This format allows for development of a knowledge base that will last long past the boards. Every medical student should use this book."--Suzanne Crandall, Class of 2005, Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine

Author Biography

Eugene C. Toy, MD is a dual certified family physician and ob/gyn and is Academic Chief and Program Director for the Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at The Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. He also oversees the ob/gyn clerkship at Christus-St. Joseph Hospital and is actively involved in teaching medical students.

Gary C. Rosenfeld, PhD is Professor, Department of Integrative Biology and Pharmacology, and Assistant Dean for Educational Programs at The University of Texas-Houston Medical School in Houston, Texas.

David S. Loose, PhD is Associate Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology and Pharmacology at The University of Texas-Houston Medical School in Houston, Texas.

Donald A. Briscoe, MD is Director of the Family Medicine Residency Program sponsored by The Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas.

Table of Contents

Case Files: Pharmacology: Second Edition

Applying Basic Sciences to Clinical Situations

Approach to Learning

Approach to Disease

Approach to Reading

Clinical Cases

Listing of cases

By System

By Alphabetical Order

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